Panorama Peak Montana
“What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world,
and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36)
Hi Men:
I pray your week was a blessing and you could see the gracious hand of the Lord whether in work or leisure. I also hope you were able to think on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and worthy of praise (Phil 4:8)
PHOTO ABOVE
My good friend Ned, sent me the above photo. He took a full panoramic shot and I cropped a small area to give you a nice image of what he and a buddy experienced as they hiked up Panorama Peak in Montana. Here is the location, on Google Maps if interested. We both had a great conversation the other day and reflected on majesty of God. In the photo, he pointed out McDonald Peak on the left and the far peak, Mt Calowahcan, on the right. Breathtaking and spectacular.
Ned also sent me a message given by Billy Graham in 1982. The title of his message was “The Value of Your Soul.” If someone asked me the question, “How valuable is your soul,” how would I answer that? I love what Billy Graham said in the first paragraph of his message:
Jesus said that your soul is worth more than the rest of the world put together. He asked, “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). It is impossible for us to grasp what is meant by “the whole world.” For this is not only the physical world or the geographical world. It includes the business world, the scientific world, the intellectual world. Jesus said that the soul is worth more than all the world.
That one paragraph is a “jaw dropper.” I flashed on this image that was sent to me. It gave me great pause:
It says, “Mountaineer Gerard Omel, who made six ascents of Mount Everest, died at home after falling from a ladder while changing a light bulb.” I don’t know anything about this man, but with six ascents up Mount Everest, there are those that would say, Gerard Omel gained the whole world. But what about his soul? And more importantly, what about YOUR soul? Do you even give it a second thought?
I would encourage you to read this 5-minute message Billy Graham gave in 1982. Such a clear and concise presentation of the Gospel. Then pass it along to a few friends. It may spark an eternal conversation. You can Read and Download the PDF Here.
IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD AND DOWN THE STREET
These days I’m sending guys a lot of materials, so I’m walking to the Post Office quite often. If I don’t take any detours, it’s about 2 miles round trip. This neighborhood Post Office is always busy, but I always have my spiritual weapons with me. Several days ago I was praying while making my way to the PO. I had to mail a box with various tracts and books in it. As I got in the long line, I finally made it to the agent. She was a super nice elderly black lady (Margaret) and after she weighed the box and I paid for it, I looked behind me and there was NO ONE IN LINE! I kid you not….. So I pulled out my Million Dollar Gospel of John, Steps To Peace With God and Are You A Good Person (Plus I had more of the $1,000,000 Olympic Bills – people love them). I said, “You have been so nice, I now I have something for you.” So I went through each one. She got SO EXCITED and told me she is a Christian. She loved them and I gave her more to give out.
This is the cool part. I said to Margaret, “Here are more for the other agent on the counter.” She said, “Don’t give them to me, walk down there and you give them to her!” There were still NO PEOPLE IN LINE, so I walked down and did the same thing with Shanika. She too got SO EXCITED and I told both ladies, I would bring them more for everybody in the Post Office. They both said, please do that!
I went “Postal” that day 🤠
Men: Let’s purpose in our heart and with the Lord, that we will “FINISH WELL”
Dan
(Gal 2:20)
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.” 1 Peter 1:18-19
This year’s theme:
“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
Men: Registration will be open soon for Zion. In addition to our teachers: Jerry Bangert, Bill McCurine and Winston Parker, we will have Chris Martin (Whose Job is the Ministry) and Trevor McDowell (Making Disciples). This is a perfect conference to invite one of your “active” church guys. They will be encouraged to see clearly the “primary target” that Jesus has commanded them to “zero in” on! 🎯 …….. and that is where they will get the most fulfillment in this vapor of a life!
Check out these (3) upcoming retreats. Please be praying….. thank you!
Link To Pine Valley Men’s Retreat (San Diego, CA) September 20-22nd, 2024
Link To Southwest Men’s Retreat (Overgaard, AZ) October 4-6, 2024
Link To “The Guys’ Thing” (Tomales Bay, CA) Nov 8-10
Walt & Leette Henrichsen
Yesterday, 8 years ago, Walt was promoted to glory in the presence of our Savior. No man, including my own dad, had more of an impact on my life than Walt Henrichsen. I am eternally grateful for this brother!
—————
Men:
For privacy purposes, I didn’t include any foot washing photos that I have participated in over the years. I can only say, they will humble you in a profound way. Take your time reading these (2) devotionals.
“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you…….If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them”
John 13:14-15,17
Foot Washing – Part 1 & 2 – Day 243-244 Red Book
The purpose of these devotionals is to help you think Biblically
Solomon said, “As a man thinks, so is he”
(1) Gen 13:10-14 (2) Proverbs 3:5-6
Here is a PDF of the above devotionals
Third Warning from Hebrews: Do Not Fall Away
by Jonathan Koehler | Aug 26, 2024
Men:
This 3rd message by Dr. Koehler is tough. If you haven’t read his previous articles from Hebrews, make sure you go back and Read Them Here
Coming to terms with the truth in these teachings is difficult. A lot of very smart “professors” have dug their heals in and sadly, have become “unteachable.” Pray that God would not only give you discernment, but humility!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE IS?
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” (Eph 2:10)
One of the brothers shared the following video. Very timely!
What Am I Called to Do?
Watch On YouTube (5 mins)
Of course it’s not about numbers, it’s being obedient to God’s call on our life.
The MIM Booklet: Establishing Your Purpose addresses this critically important truth.
Click on Image or This Link: MIMbooks.com/Establishing-Your-Purpose/
⚡THE THIRD RAIL⚡
I’m sure most of you have heard the term, “The Third Rail?” That’s the rail on some locomotives and subway trains that power their electric motors. On most of the “third rails” they carry 750 volts of electricity, and if you touched it while being grounded, you would be killed instantly. Likewise in politics, it’s a metaphor for any issue so controversial that it is “charged” and “untouchable.”
The same can be said for some sermons. I remember an article some years back in R.C. Sproul’s “Tabletalk Magazine” on the subject of “The Idolatry of Children.” The pastor that wrote that article said it was “The Third Rail” of sermons. If you preach on that subject, where so many Christian parents have made idols of their children, you just touched the “Third Rail” …… resulting in church depopulation or be run out of the pulpit!
[Note: This devotional was passed to me by my wife from a woman author]
TRUE AND FALSE CONVERSION
This YouTube Video (1 hr) will make you very uncomfortable. Listen to it when you have a quiet moment.
From LivingWaters.com:
“This teaching [by Ray Comfort] is foundational, and goes hand in hand with Hell’s Best Kept Secret. It is very important that you understand it, as it will have great bearing on how you spend your time, and how you share the principles of God’s Word. If you have ever wondered why so much of the Church looks and acts just like the world, you will love this teaching.”
“No Reserve…No Retreat…No Regret.”
“Borden of Yale”
William Borden
William Borden, of the Borden Dairy estate, never made it to China. He died of spinal meningitis in Egypt at age 25. As his biographer stated, “Borden not only gave away his wealth, but himself, in a way so joyous and natural that it seemed a privilege rather than a sacrifice.”
Was Borden’s untimely death a waste? Not in God’s plan. Prior to his death, Borden had written more words in his Bible. Underneath the words, “No Reserves” and No Retreats,” he had written: “No Regrets.”
(Read the attached PDF – Availability) 4 minute read
Note: Send the link or PDF to a friend
“It is my opinion, that tens of thousands of people, if not millions, have been brought into some kind of religious experience by accepting Christ, and they’ve not been saved.”
A.W. Tozer (From Nov 27, 1955) “What Do We Mean by Accepting Christ?”