Faith Fellowship Church

The Reverend John G. Paton felt drawn towards missionary work. He had completed his education and training, and finally he and his lovely wife, Jenny, boarded a series of airplanes and moved to their new mission assignment in the New Hebrides Islands, where they would reside for the next year in a thatched-roof single room hut.

Both Reverend Paton and his wife were concerned about the many obstacles they knew that they would face on the islands. Disease, deadly animals and fierce natives all figured to play a factor in their lives for the next year.

Nevertheless, they knew and believed that God was in charge and they were where He wanted them to be at this time of their lives.

During their time in this remote mission field that God had called them to, they found many opportunities to hold Bible studies and to teach the local tribes about their faith, and about the Lord Jesus Christ.

I have in my hand a small amount of sodium chloride—table salt. It is visible to the eye, capable of being held in my hand, and useful in many ways. It seasons food, resists spoilage, melts ice, acts like medicine, and is utterly necessary for the survival of the human race.

The history of salt goes back to a time before recorded history. In ancient Greece the expression, “not worth his salt” originated with the exchange of salt for slaves. Special salt rations given to early Roman soldiers were known as salarium argentum, the forerunner of the English word “salary.” http://www.saltinstitute.org/38.html

The origin of the word “salad” is from the Roman habit of salting their green vegetables to moderate the bitter taste, the word meaning “salted.” That one still buys canned green beans among other vegetables with salt already added is a testament to our tastes having long roots. http://latereviews.blogspot.com/2007/05/abundance-of-riches.html

For a period of time, the Lord has been speaking to me about the bonds debilitating families, especially bread winners.

I recognize the controversy that surrounds this topic, but I see it from an angle that others are avoiding. Therefore, I think it is imperative to get this study to you.

You may read through this document in just a few minutes, but the investment of your time will be eternal. At your convenience, read the scriptures associated with this study and ask God to lead you.

Much meditation and prayer and study and life’s experiences have gone into this packet. I believe it will change your life, at least the way you see things.

Remember–curses can follow a family line as well as blessings. It’s your choice. Let me know if you have any questions. I am here for you.

Generational curses (Updated)

In a sermon called The Power of God’s People by Tony Evans, he illustrates the importance of both being gathered and scattered…“In football they have a huddle, the goal of the huddle is to give you thirty seconds to call the play, that is why they give you a huddle. At a professional football game there may be 60,000 watching you huddle. They don’t mind you taking thirty seconds to call the play. They understand that you have to get organized, you have to know where you are going to go. The receivers need to know where they are going to go. The quarterback needs to know where he is going to go. The backs need to know where they are going to go. A huddle is a necessary part of playing the game.

Series in Proverbs: Today’s lesson is Proverbs 3

The meat in Proverbs three is too meaty for one session, but we will attempt to digest what we can.

Introduction:

Michael Vick, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, is in the news for allegedly owning and operating a dog kennel that produces fighting dogs trained to kill. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_woolner&sid=ax1H7mQbjxyU

According to ESPN.com Vick’s involvement with dog fighting is nothing new. ESPN reports in part, “Our confidential source said he’s [Michael Vick] been involved in dogfighting for more than 30 years. He has trained and fought — by his estimation — about 2,000 pit bulls and was poised to tell ‘Outside the Lines’ about the time in 2000 when his dog squared off against a dog owned by someone he referred to as one of the ‘heavyweights’ of the dogfighting world: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.