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PRAY FOR AMERICA: THANK GOD for His many blessings on America throughout it's history. May we then ask that AMERICA once again be a blessing TO GOD, by once again submitting to HIS will in our affairs - both personal and national - that He may truly "heal our land." (2 Chron. 7:14)
WORLD-WDE PRAYER REQUESTS:
UPDATE: "Second US Doctor Sick with Ebola; Crisis 'Out of Control'" - CBNNews.com, Sept. 02, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2014/September/A-Losing-Battle-Ebola-Going-to-Get-Worse-CDC-Says/ "Another American doctor in Liberia has tested positive for the Ebola virus, according to the international Christian mission organization, SIM. SIM leaders report the American doctor was treating obstetrics patients at the organization's ELWA Hospital in Monrovia and not treating Ebola patients..."The epidemic is going faster than we are," he warned. 'We need to scale up our response. We can hope for new tools and maybe they'll come, but we can't count on them.' So far, the West African outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria."
Of course, let's CONTINUE PRAYING FOR AN END TO THE EBOLA CRISIS IN WEST AFRICA AND THE HEALING OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED.
PRAY FOR THE CRISIS HAPPENING NOW IN IRAQ (see post #907) Pray that allied forces will be able to drive the group ISIS back (see post #964)
LATEST:"Christians in the Middle East Arm Themselves As Genocide Comes to Their Front Door" - Katie Pavlich | Sep 05, 2014;
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2014/09/05/christians-in-the-middle-east-arm-themselves-as-violence-rages-around-them-n1887849" Earlier this week the BBC and Al Jazeera both reported on armed Iraqi citizen volunteers who helped government forces fight off ISIS in Amerli. Today, the AP is out with a story about Christians in the Middle East who are arming themselves, carrying weapons with them during daily tasks and heading to the hills at night to defend their communities as violence continues to rage around them. Genocide is at their front door and they're doing everything they can to stop it from coming in... So far, the terror army ISIS has slaughtered and tortured thousands of Christians in Iraq and Syria."
URGENT: Emergency Relief For Iraqi Believers Facing Genocide! - August 30, 2014- Liberty Counsel Action is partnering with RUN Ministries to deliver emergency food, water and shelter to Iraqi Christians and Yazidis who have fled their homes and are facing genocide. More than 146,000 people are now threatened by genocide from radical ISIS forces.RUN Ministries has a solid network of believers throughout the Middle East who are willing to risk life and limb to get relief through the ISIS lines of defense. The cost of getting the needed aid to them is $8 per person per day. This includes tents, blankets, food, and water for the first 3 weeks. TO DONATE (as I have), PLEASE GO TO: http://www.grassrootsaction.com/201181/offer.asp?Ref_ID=27781&CID=201181&RID=42814607
"Not Everyone Happy with Religious Ambassador Pick," Caitlin Burke,July 29, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/July/Obama-Taps-Rabbi-for-Religious-Freedom-Ambassador/ "..An estimated 76 percent of the world's population live in countries where religious freedom is restricted. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States must take a strong stand against those violations. "Around the world repressive governments and extremists groups have been crystal clear about what they stand against, so we have to be equally clear about what we must stand for," Kerry said. "We stand for greater freedom, for greater tolerance, greater respect, for rights of freedom of expression and freedom of conscience," he said A key development in the 2013 report is the large number of displaced members of religious communities, including entire Christian communities in Syria and Iraq that have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution."
SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
LATEST SAHEED NEWS! May 22 - "Pastor Saeed Forcibly Returned to Prison after Beating" - By Caitlin Burke,CBN News, May 22, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/May/Pastor-Saeed-Beaten-Sent-Back-to-Iran-Prison/ "Saeed Abedini, a U.S. pastor imprisoned for his faith, was severely beaten at an Iranian hospital before being returned to the brutal Rajai Shahr prison. His Iranian family claims the transfer was unexpected and the reason is unclear. But one of the guards involved in the transfer suggested recent Iranian nuclear talks could be a motive, the family said...""
We need to continue to pray for Pastor Saeed - that his health will improve and that he will be re-united with his wife and two young children who live in the United States. We also remain hopeful that in addition to getting the medical care he so desperately needs, that Iranian officials display the kind of humanitarian treatment that often accompanies the start of the Iranian New Year which began on March 21st. This is the time of year when the Iranian government frequently offers clemency to prisoners of conscience. [If you have not yet, please sign the petition for his clemency- http://beheardproject.com/saeed#sign]
*For the people of Ukrainen [esp. for the church 'to be THE church'] as they wait to see if the Russian troops will advance.
*About President Obama and to use wisdom in crafting our foreign policy, and wisdom for his advisers.
Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
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"Truett Cathy’s Life Story Shows the Value Entrepreneurship Can Bring to a Society" - Scott Blakeman / September 08, 2014 / http://dailysignal.com/2014/09/08/truett-cathys-life-story-shows-value-entrepreneurship-can-bring-society/?utm_source=heritagefoundation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningbell&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvKzMZKXonjHpfsX56eguXa%2B3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTcpiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQrLBMa1ozrgOWxU%3D [AS I SEE IT: Mr. Cathy was a great man that unfortunately will be seen by most as just a successful businessman. But he was even more a great example of being successful in the business sense and maintaining your principles, in his case the Biblical principles he lived by. As you read the accompanying news stories, you'll read more about his incredible generosity - in particular to his employees and to the larger community. You'll also read just a little about how great a husband (of 65 years!) and father he was to his family. As someone said on a radio program I just listened to, it wouldn't be a bad idea to stop by a Chik-Fil-A this week and say as you leave - I purchased this to honor the memory of Mr. Truett. Though they know he's now enjoying fellowship with his Lord Jesus, let's remember to pray for his family as they naturally grieve no longer having his very presence in their lives. - Stan]
Chick-fil-A, known for it's boneless chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and Biblical values. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, a popular quick-service chicken restaurant, died this morning. He was 93.
Cathy was a hard worker who had a knack for innovative ideas on how to improve his craft in a competitive industry. According to its website, Chick-fil-A, with more than 1,800 locations in 39 states and Washington, D.C., and $5 billion in annual sales in 2013, is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in America.
Cathy’s vision, determination, and hard work paid off. He is also a great example of the essence of an entrepreneur and how the free market can create value for society. As an entrepreneur, Cathy knew the pathway to success began by looking outside of himself to the interests of others. He sought to create products and services in the food industry that people wanted and provided those things in an environment where customers and employees felt valued.
S. Truett Cathy behind the counter of Chick-fil-A's original diner. (Photo: Robin Nelson/Newscom)
Cathy understood that for entrepreneurs to profit, they must create value for others. Cathy created that value, and rewards followed. Despite closing all his stores on Sunday so his employees could attend church and be with their families, his personal success left him a billionaire. He also was a philanthropist who created the WinShape Foundation in the early 1980s with the stated goal to “shape winners” by helping young people succeed in life through scholarships and other youth-support programs.” He also spent millions to support college sports, including a bowl sponsorship, and encouraged other entrepreneurs to do so as well.
Cathy’s ingenuity and conviction to serve others along with the power of the free market created wealth for many. The free market provides the best structure and freedom for generating value, opportunity, and wealth for the largest amount of people – with an added benefit of creating opportunity for greater charitable giving.
Truett Cathy will be missed, and his legacy of devoting his life to serving others by means of his entrepreneurial prowess in the marketplace should be appreciated, admired and emulated.
[bold and italics emphasis mine]
TrueScott Blakeman is a research assistant in Domestic Policy Studies at the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at The Heritage Foundation.
"Truett Cathy’s Life Story Shows the Value Entrepreneurship Can Bring to a Society" - Scott Blakeman / September 08, 2014 / http://dailysignal.com/2014/09/08/truett-cathys-life-story-shows-value-entrepreneurship-can-bring-society/?utm_source=heritagefoundation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningbell&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvKzMZKXonjHpfsX56eguXa%2B3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTcpiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQrLBMa1ozrgOWxU%3D
"Truett Cathy's Faith Flavored Chick-fil-A" - Todd Starnes | Sep 08, 2014; http://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2014/09/08/draft-n1888700?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl
"'Mor' than An Entrepreneur - Farewell, Truett Cathy" - By: Eric Metaxas| Breakpoint.org: September 10, 2014; http://www.breakpoint.org/bpcommentaries/entry/13/26043?spMailingID=9417675&spUserID=MTMyMjM2ODE5OQS2&spJobID=380787717&spReportId=MzgwNzg3NzE3S0
PRAY FOR AMERICA: THANK GOD for His many blessings on America throughout it's history. May we then ask that AMERICA once again be a blessing TO GOD, by once again submitting to HIS will in our affairs - both personal and national - that He may truly "heal our land." (2 Chron. 7:14)
WORLD-WDE PRAYER REQUESTS:
UPDATE: "Second US Doctor Sick with Ebola; Crisis 'Out of Control'" - CBNNews.com, Sept. 02, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2014/September/A-Losing-Battle-Ebola-Going-to-Get-Worse-CDC-Says/ "Another American doctor in Liberia has tested positive for the Ebola virus, according to the international Christian mission organization, SIM. SIM leaders report the American doctor was treating obstetrics patients at the organization's ELWA Hospital in Monrovia and not treating Ebola patients..."The epidemic is going faster than we are," he warned. 'We need to scale up our response. We can hope for new tools and maybe they'll come, but we can't count on them.' So far, the West African outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria."
Of course, let's CONTINUE PRAYING FOR AN END TO THE EBOLA CRISIS IN WEST AFRICA AND THE HEALING OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED.
PRAY FOR THE CRISIS HAPPENING NOW IN IRAQ (see post #907) Pray that allied forces will be able to drive the group ISIS back (see post #964)
LATEST:"Christians in the Middle East Arm Themselves As Genocide Comes to Their Front Door" - Katie Pavlich | Sep 05, 2014;
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2014/09/05/christians-in-the-middle-east-arm-themselves-as-violence-rages-around-them-n1887849" Earlier this week the BBC and Al Jazeera both reported on armed Iraqi citizen volunteers who helped government forces fight off ISIS in Amerli. Today, the AP is out with a story about Christians in the Middle East who are arming themselves, carrying weapons with them during daily tasks and heading to the hills at night to defend their communities as violence continues to rage around them. Genocide is at their front door and they're doing everything they can to stop it from coming in... So far, the terror army ISIS has slaughtered and tortured thousands of Christians in Iraq and Syria."
URGENT: Emergency Relief For Iraqi Believers Facing Genocide! - August 30, 2014- Liberty Counsel Action is partnering with RUN Ministries to deliver emergency food, water and shelter to Iraqi Christians and Yazidis who have fled their homes and are facing genocide. More than 146,000 people are now threatened by genocide from radical ISIS forces.RUN Ministries has a solid network of believers throughout the Middle East who are willing to risk life and limb to get relief through the ISIS lines of defense. The cost of getting the needed aid to them is $8 per person per day. This includes tents, blankets, food, and water for the first 3 weeks. TO DONATE (as I have), PLEASE GO TO: http://www.grassrootsaction.com/201181/offer.asp?Ref_ID=27781&CID=201181&RID=42814607
"Not Everyone Happy with Religious Ambassador Pick," Caitlin Burke,July 29, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/July/Obama-Taps-Rabbi-for-Religious-Freedom-Ambassador/ "..An estimated 76 percent of the world's population live in countries where religious freedom is restricted. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States must take a strong stand against those violations. "Around the world repressive governments and extremists groups have been crystal clear about what they stand against, so we have to be equally clear about what we must stand for," Kerry said. "We stand for greater freedom, for greater tolerance, greater respect, for rights of freedom of expression and freedom of conscience," he said A key development in the 2013 report is the large number of displaced members of religious communities, including entire Christian communities in Syria and Iraq that have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution."
SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
LATEST SAHEED NEWS! May 22 - "Pastor Saeed Forcibly Returned to Prison after Beating" - By Caitlin Burke,CBN News, May 22, 2014;
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/May/Pastor-Saeed-Beaten-Sent-Back-to-Iran-Prison/ "Saeed Abedini, a U.S. pastor imprisoned for his faith, was severely beaten at an Iranian hospital before being returned to the brutal Rajai Shahr prison. His Iranian family claims the transfer was unexpected and the reason is unclear. But one of the guards involved in the transfer suggested recent Iranian nuclear talks could be a motive, the family said...""
We need to continue to pray for Pastor Saeed - that his health will improve and that he will be re-united with his wife and two young children who live in the United States. We also remain hopeful that in addition to getting the medical care he so desperately needs, that Iranian officials display the kind of humanitarian treatment that often accompanies the start of the Iranian New Year which began on March 21st. This is the time of year when the Iranian government frequently offers clemency to prisoners of conscience. [If you have not yet, please sign the petition for his clemency- http://beheardproject.com/saeed#sign]
PRAY ALSO : - For comfort and peace for Saeed’s wife and children here in the U.S.\
- For a strong witness and testimony from Pastor Abedini in the prison where God has placed him
- For Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ
- For leadership from the White House and State Department in defending the freedoms of Abedini and other Americans
- GO TO SaveSaeed.org to sign a petition over 600,000 others asking for his immediate release
/PRAYER ALERT- UKRAINE: As the Lord leads, please pray:
*For God to suppress President Putin’s ambitions to "restore" the Soviet empire.*For the people of Ukrainen [esp. for the church 'to be THE church'] as they wait to see if the Russian troops will advance.
*About President Obama and to use wisdom in crafting our foreign policy, and wisdom for his advisers.
Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
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"Truett Cathy’s Life Story Shows the Value Entrepreneurship Can Bring to a Society" - Scott Blakeman / September 08, 2014 / http://dailysignal.com/2014/09/08/truett-cathys-life-story-shows-value-entrepreneurship-can-bring-society/?utm_source=heritagefoundation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningbell&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvKzMZKXonjHpfsX56eguXa%2B3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTcpiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQrLBMa1ozrgOWxU%3D [AS I SEE IT: Mr. Cathy was a great man that unfortunately will be seen by most as just a successful businessman. But he was even more a great example of being successful in the business sense and maintaining your principles, in his case the Biblical principles he lived by. As you read the accompanying news stories, you'll read more about his incredible generosity - in particular to his employees and to the larger community. You'll also read just a little about how great a husband (of 65 years!) and father he was to his family. As someone said on a radio program I just listened to, it wouldn't be a bad idea to stop by a Chik-Fil-A this week and say as you leave - I purchased this to honor the memory of Mr. Truett. Though they know he's now enjoying fellowship with his Lord Jesus, let's remember to pray for his family as they naturally grieve no longer having his very presence in their lives. - Stan]
Chick-fil-A, known for it's boneless chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and Biblical values. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, a popular quick-service chicken restaurant, died this morning. He was 93.
Cathy was a hard worker who had a knack for innovative ideas on how to improve his craft in a competitive industry. According to its website, Chick-fil-A, with more than 1,800 locations in 39 states and Washington, D.C., and $5 billion in annual sales in 2013, is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in America.
Cathy’s vision, determination, and hard work paid off. He is also a great example of the essence of an entrepreneur and how the free market can create value for society. As an entrepreneur, Cathy knew the pathway to success began by looking outside of himself to the interests of others. He sought to create products and services in the food industry that people wanted and provided those things in an environment where customers and employees felt valued.
S. Truett Cathy behind the counter of Chick-fil-A's original diner. (Photo: Robin Nelson/Newscom)
Cathy understood that for entrepreneurs to profit, they must create value for others. Cathy created that value, and rewards followed. Despite closing all his stores on Sunday so his employees could attend church and be with their families, his personal success left him a billionaire. He also was a philanthropist who created the WinShape Foundation in the early 1980s with the stated goal to “shape winners” by helping young people succeed in life through scholarships and other youth-support programs.” He also spent millions to support college sports, including a bowl sponsorship, and encouraged other entrepreneurs to do so as well.
Cathy’s ingenuity and conviction to serve others along with the power of the free market created wealth for many. The free market provides the best structure and freedom for generating value, opportunity, and wealth for the largest amount of people – with an added benefit of creating opportunity for greater charitable giving.
Truett Cathy will be missed, and his legacy of devoting his life to serving others by means of his entrepreneurial prowess in the marketplace should be appreciated, admired and emulated.
[bold and italics emphasis mine]
TrueScott Blakeman is a research assistant in Domestic Policy Studies at the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at The Heritage Foundation.
"Truett Cathy’s Life Story Shows the Value Entrepreneurship Can Bring to a Society" - Scott Blakeman / September 08, 2014 / http://dailysignal.com/2014/09/08/truett-cathys-life-story-shows-value-entrepreneurship-can-bring-society/?utm_source=heritagefoundation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningbell&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonvKzMZKXonjHpfsX56eguXa%2B3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTcpiI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQrLBMa1ozrgOWxU%3D
"Truett Cathy's Faith Flavored Chick-fil-A" - Todd Starnes | Sep 08, 2014; http://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2014/09/08/draft-n1888700?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl
"'Mor' than An Entrepreneur - Farewell, Truett Cathy" - By: Eric Metaxas| Breakpoint.org: September 10, 2014; http://www.breakpoint.org/bpcommentaries/entry/13/26043?spMailingID=9417675&spUserID=MTMyMjM2ODE5OQS2&spJobID=380787717&spReportId=MzgwNzg3NzE3S0
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