TRUTH OR LIES! WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Have you noticed that when you turn on the TV or look at a newspaper you are bombarded with information? How do you look at the information presented to you? Do you ask yourself “Do they know what they are talking about?”, or do you listen and believe everything you hear or read? I have come to the conclusion that whether it is the news, TV programs or the newspapers, if you don’t filter the information given to you through something that you trust you won’t know what to believe. It is sad to say that our world has become a propaganda machine just like what we used to call the old Soviet Union. I can remember my folks saying that all they ever said was propaganda. I didn’t understand what propaganda was at the time but I knew it wasn’t good.
I have chosen the Bible, the inerrant Word of God as my filter because I believe that it is the absolute truth. It has come under great assault in recent days through movies and different organizations. I can’t tell you the number of emails I have received with pictures and stories of people trying to undermine and rid the world of God’s Word and its truth. It says in that truthful word that this will happen in the last days. In 1 John 2:18 it says, “Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.”
Vv21-23 says,
“I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also.”
Believers, who have chosen to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, are called to take a stand on truth and to live their lives in integrity. Integrity means sincerity of heart, completeness, uprightness, truthfulness or simplicity. You live your life in honesty and truthfulness and you expect others to do the same. Of course that is too often not the case in business matters or even family matters. Where should integrity have its greatest value, in the home! We hear so much about the break down of the home unit and how relationships are so strained and fragmented. It is so true and part of the reason is the absence of integrity, honesty and especially love. In the Word Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-39,“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
We must decide whether we will love the Lord our God and love our neighbor as ourselves. If we choose to do so then we will not tell lies and be people who lack integrity. We will follow the Word of God which is the absolute truth and we will filter everything we see and hear through the Word to see whether it is truth or lies. We have these choices daily. Will you stand and be counted as a child of God or walk in the ways of the world which lead to death?
Here is an example of a new card we are giving to help people make a choice to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord! We are so excited that we also have this card in English and Spanish.

God’s Gift to You

Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 5:8
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 10:9
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Prayer for Salvation:
Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner. I know that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on the cross and was raised from the dead. I know I need forgiveness for my sin. I am willing to turn from my sins and receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33
Charles & Karen Tackett
P. O. Box 822101 Ft. Worth, TX 76182
E-mail: chasnkt@worldnet.att.net


El regalo de Dios para ud.

Romanos 3:23
Por cuanto todos pecaron, y están destituídos de la gloria de Dios.

Romanos 5:8
Porque siendo aún pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros.

Romanos 6:23
Porque la paga del pecado es muerte; mas la dádiva de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro.

Romanos 10:9
Que si confesares con tu boca al Señor Jesús y creyeres en tu corazón que Dios le levantó de los muertos, serás salvo.

Juan 3:16
Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en El cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.

Oración para la slavación
Señor Padre todpoderso,
Sé que soy pecador. Sé que JesuCristo es su Hijo y sé que El murió en la cruz y resucitó de la muerte. Sé que necisito perdón por mis pecados.Estoy dispuesto a dejar mis pecados y recibir a Cristo Jesús como mi Salvador y Señor de mi vida.
Gracias por slavrme. En el nombre sagrado de JesuCristo. Amén.

Christ’s Kingdom Ministries Mateo 6:33
Charles & Karen Tackett
P. O. Box 822101 Ft. Worth, TX 76182
E-mail: chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

God bless you dear friends and may you experience the joy and love of Jesus daily as you seek Him with your whole heart!


Charley & Karen
chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

Don't Camp in the Valleys!

Today is the first day of the rest of your life! That sounds pretty profound doesn’t it but it’s true. Whatever has happened a week ago or even yesterday is over and gone. You can’t change it nor can you keep it going for ever and ever. Sometimes we want so much to stay on that mountain top and continue to experience the highs of our life and it just doesn’t work. It may seem that we stay in the valleys forever! I heard one time that it is in the valleys that we grow. Oh yes we do! But it sure is a painful time in the valley. Not necessarily that it is always the valley of despair and death but it is in those valleys that we realize that Jesus is all that we need. Fame, fortune, health and happiness are sought but they do not fulfill the longing in our hearts and souls. Only Jesus will fill that longing! We are experiencing one of those valley times in our lives. We all have them. We see by the natural eye problems and situations that could be overwhelming and defeating but in Jesus they are opportunities to see the Glory of the Lord manifested. In Psalm 121:1-2 it says:
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”
That statement when taken as truth, which after all it is the Word of God, is a great comfort. Where do I look for help to deal with the daily issues of life? Where do I look for help with my children? Where do I look for help with my marriage? Where do I look for help with my job? I am supposed to look to the Lord for His wisdom, His provision, His favor, His mercy, grace and peace. But where do I look for help? I will look to every person in my realm of influence except the Lord. Man’s wisdom will not help you. It must be from the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come!
In Proverbs 4:20-27 we are told:
“My son (or daughter), attend to My words; incline thine ear unto My sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil.”
Matthew 6:33 says: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
How do we walk through the valleys of life and come out victorious? We do it God’s way. We follow His pathway. We walk in His footsteps. We do not camp in the valleys forever!
Proverbs 3:5-6 says: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Can it be any clearer to you this day dear child of God? Trust (rest in His promises and His Word as the absolute truth), lean not unto our own understanding (we can’t figure this out on our own), and we must acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and that the Holy Spirit lives within us to lead and guide into all truth. Then it tells us in the Word that He (Our Heavenly Father through the Holy Spirit of God) will direct our paths, not maybe or hope to be but SHALL or WILL direct our paths. We live that life every day! He directs our steps so that we do not stumble and fall. He directs our path so we can keep His appointments.
Only last week we took a drive by Father’s direction into the country. We had no agenda except to enjoy the afternoon together and know that Father had a plan for our time. We drove northwest enjoying the scenery. We visited with a precious friend in a town northwest of Fort Worth and then drove east towards Denton. We had a gift certificate for lunch at a restaurant north of Fort Worth so we thought we would use it. We walked into the restaurant at about 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon and there were only a few people present. In a moment we heard a voice next to us say “Have you ordered yet?” We turned around into the smiling faces of a couple whom we had not seen in 8-10 years. After many hugs and much love shared, we found out that we were both out of our area of residence. Father brought us together in that restaurant for His purposes to be accomplished. As we ate lunch together and caught up on many years apart, they shared what the Lord had done in their lives in ministry and family. It was an exciting time to “look what God has done”. Our meeting opened doors of opportunity for ministry through Christ’s Kingdom Ministries. Dear child of God seek to walk in obedience to the Lord daily following His footsteps and walking through doors of opportunity that He opens for you. God bless and keep you as you walk this life one day at a time with Jesus.



Charley & Karen

chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

A Word of Encouragement to our Pastors

Dear Pastor,
What a joy to send this message of encouragement to you as you serve the Lord in the place where He has placed you. You have listened intently to Him and have followed His leadership and guidance to His place of service. You go to His throne daily for His plan of action in ministering to those under your care. You are a shepherd of the sheep that belong to Him. Is this a picture of your life today? Do you hear God’s voice and do you obey? We live in a world of “It’s all about me”! It is sad to see folks only concerned about themselves and very unconcerned about the world around them. Many people came to the forefront when Katrina hit New Orleans. We have heard story after story of the Good Samaritans who came to help and continue to help daily. Yet where you are is also in great need. The people under your care are hurting, lost, grieving and dying without Jesus. They walk about aimlessly going through the motions of this world system and do not know the Savior of the world. What is your part in the big picture dear pastor? Here is a word for you.

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved, He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121

What an awesome word from The Word! Pastor, Father has placed you either in a church body or a ministry. He has a plan for you and He wants you to seek Him with your whole heart and not to lean on your own understanding. He wants you to acknowledge Him as the God of the Universe and the Great I AM. By doing this you tell Him that you want to do things His Way not your way. You have many people looking to you for guidance and even sometimes deliverance. Well we know that only our Father can deliver but you can give the tools by which they approach the Father for that deliverance. Give them the true Word of God Pastor! Give them the only answer to every situation they will face in life, Jesus! Speak only what the Holy Spirit gives you and that Word will not return empty and unfruitful. We have seen some pastors speaking words of death to their flock leading them into lies and deception. We have heard of others explaining away by human standards the miracles of the Word. Oh how sad that these trusted servants of the Lord have chosen to walk in disobedience. Their judgment will be great it says in the Word. Be wise dear pastor in the things of the Lord and never stray from the Word and its truth.

On this awesome and wonderful Resurrection Day let your voice ring clear from the pulpit! Jesus is Alive! Jesus is Alive! He lives and reigns forever! One day soon He will return for His children. Those who have given their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will meet Jesus in the air and we will forever be with Him. What is your part in this marvelous plan of God? Be faithful to the call Father has placed on your life! Feed the sheep!

God bless and keep you dear pastor! We commit daily to pray for you as you seek the Lord for His plans for you and those you serve. You have much value to the Kingdom of God. Let us be about our Father’s business!


Charley & Karen

chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

Hear Me Oh My People!

As Karen spent time with the Lord one day, this is the word He gave to her to share with the world. Listen and heed dear children of God. The time is coming soon when Jesus will return for His Church, His people. Will you be ready?

Hear Me Oh My people! The I AM is speaking to you!
Why do you not listen to Me? Why do you go on about your tasks in your own strength and not Mine? I am here for you! I will take care of you but you will not listen. You will not seek Me. I will care for your every need but you will not seek Me nor listen. Do you see what is happening in the world? Do you know that I am still in charge of everything? You forget what My Word says. You do not read nor study so you do not understand that the adversary the devil knows that his time is short. He knows that he must do what he must do before I take my children home. See the signs from My Word and believe that I have spoken the truth. What are you going to do with each day? Are you going to trust Me or the world and all it offers. Do what I say children! Do what I say! I tell you over and over not to live with the lusts of this world but to walk in holiness with Me.

Charley and Karen, I have chosen you to be my ambassadors to this world. I have given you a message of hope and forgiveness. I have prepared you to go and teach My Word without compromise. I have a plan and a purpose for you and for all My other children. I am so glad you listen to Me and seek Me. You have done this for a long time. It is good that you do because you have much work to do. I have equipped you to do what I send you to do. You have My Word in you. You are covered by My righteousness. I sent the scent of My Spirit to you in church so that you would know just how close I am to you. I am in you and about you. Even sitting in your office talking and working I am with you every step. Do you always feel Me? No, but you know I am there. Why do My children not seek that intimacy with Me. Are they afraid? They do not want what I want. They want their own way. You must not be concerned about what they do but about what you do. I will give you words to speak to those I desire but not everyone will hear My Words. Go where I send. Do what I say. It will not get easier but it will be longer than before that you will go. Many look for you now. They await your coming with anticipation. They want you to come because you bring My love and My truth with you. I AM is with you. I will not leave you. Listen close to My words and do what I say. Peace I give to you. Look nigh for the provisions I have promised. Look nigh.

I love you My children. Give My love to others.
Jesus Loves You!

We love you!

Charley & Karen
chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

Christ's Kingdom Ministries March Newsletter

Dear Prayer Partners:
This New Year is off to an awesome start! We have been home since November 1, 2005. The Lord has kept us very busy with appointments and opportunities to share His Word and His message. Since January 1 we have added a new adopted daughter to our family and have spent several hours with her and her husband sharing the love of Jesus and His wisdom as they have sought help in dealing with different situations in their lives. What a joy to see folks embrace the Word of God and to also learn how to hear Father’s voice and to be obedient! In Revelation 3:20 Jesus says “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him and sup with him, and he with Me.” We made a list early in January of those we needed to contact about what the Lord is doing in their lives. We began inquiring concerning a convenient time and for several weeks we had appointments every day usually at our favorite restaurant eating great cooking and talking about God’s goodness in our lives and in their lives. It is amazing how Father uses these times to His honor and glory. Many are dealing with marital issues that need much prayer and a word of encouragement. Some are dealing with job issues and ministry needs. Many have situations that are burdensome with their children and loved ones. There is so much happening in the lives of God’s children right now. The spiritual warfare is very evident in the lives of believers. Why does the enemy attack so heavily? It is because God’s children choose to walk with the Lord in their daily lives and the enemy is very upset about this. He comes to steal, kill and destroy and if he can tear down marriages, parent/child relationships and the family unit he has succeeded in his quest. In Ephesians 6:12 it says: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Spiritual warfare is very real! This world is in turmoil and the only thing that will make a difference is God’s people on their knees praying for not only our President and government leaders but also for our pastors and ministry leaders. A large part of this ministry is prayer. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it says: “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Father has given us thousands to pray for each week and we take that responsibility very serious. Every day we pray for over 1400 people. One night we were so late getting home that we considered waiting until morning to pray but we knew the responsibility the Lord had given us so we went through our prayer list. Afterwards the Lord told us that we had people on our prayer list that would not have lived until morning if we hadn’t prayed. Intercessory prayer is vital! Just last week we attended a pastor’s conference with a missionary couple. They spent several days in our home as we enjoyed the conference. During the sessions we not only heard the Word of God preached but we met many pastors for the first time. They were from Texas, Pennsylvania and Missouri. We were blessed beyond words as we shared our hearts and lives with these folks. We were given encouragement through the Word of God and through their experiences as His servants. We added several to our prayer list. It is our desire to be an encouragement to them.
Several prayer needs were mentioned during the conference. One of them was for a mission team that had gone to the interior of Mexico. We were told that one of the ladies in the group had become separated from her team and was lost in the wilderness. Most folks do not think of Mexico as cold but in the mountains and away from civilization it does get pretty cold. This lady spent several days lost. We had a season of prayer for her during the conference and continued to pray for her daily. We heard on Sunday afternoon that she had been found alive and unharmed. We rejoiced with the pastor who called and we know that she has an awesome testimony from this experience. We exchanged business cards with many in the group and they are now on our email list as well as prayer list. We were so encouraged by this conference in our role as intercessors and ministry leaders.
During January a precious lady called and asked if we could use more of the Love Bears. We said yes! We had given the majority of the bears away in the last 3 months. After giving 150 for ministry in the Philippines and individual ministry, we had 19 bears left. We received a request for 24 bears for an unwed mother’s home in Minnesota. I called the lady and asked if she could make the 5 bears that were needed for the unwed mother’s home. Praise the Lord! She not only made the 5 bears needed but she and her family have now given us over 200 bears. We have been asked to supply bears for an orphanage in India and one in China so we are gathering bears for those outreaches. While the missionaries to Mexico were with us, we talked about the ministry of the bears and when they left they took 2 bags of bears (14 bears) with them. We praise the Lord for these outreach opportunities.
We are so excited about 2006. The Lord continues to show us His provision and His love through the contacts we have made and continue to make daily. Many people are looking at our blog and desire to become a part of this ministry through donations of goods and finances. The blog has information about the bears and other ministry opportunities. During January Charley was led by the Lord to buy 5 cases of English Bibles (100 Bibles). That next week we gave two cases away to a young man who is teaching a Bible Study at a rehab center. He was thrilled! Our missionary friends took one case of the English to use in the hospital and jail ministry. We use what the Lord provides in resources and donations to His Glory!
Thank you dear prayer partners for joining us in what God is doing through Christ’s Kingdom Ministries in 2006! Get excited with us that people are coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus and are giving their lives to the Lord’s service. Let us be faithful to share Jesus where the Lord has placed us in homes, jobs and ministry!
Matthew 28:18-20 says: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, “All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Amen.

Charley & Karen

Christ's Kingdom Ministries Matthew 6:33

P. O. Box 822101

Ft. Worth, Texas 76182

chasnkt@worldnet.att.net

CALL TO HOLINESS
Since the first of the year we have seen many opportunities to make a choice for right or for what is politically correct. Now right means that we make our choices according to the Word of God. The Word is truth and we adhere to the message presented in the Word concerning the two greatest commandments as set forth by Jesus in Matthew 22:36-40. He is being questioned by the Pharisees and the Word says: “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ “This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets”. If you walk obediently to these two commandments then it will affect every facet of your lives. You have probably noticed that the programming on TV has really become very offensive and many movies are being made that are also offensive at least if you are a Christian. Now the world doesn’t think about what Holiness means but the children of God should be thinking about Holiness. Holiness is being set apart or separated from all that is sinful, impure or morally imperfect. It is moral wholeness. We as children of God are being called to be set apart, to be different than the world that indulges in sinful, impure and morally imperfect actions and thoughts. You can not watch TV or see most movies in the theater without your senses being assaulted by every perversion possible and by speech that is full of profane words. It is so sad! Even shows that promote being family shows are unhealthy for us to watch. Father gave me a scripture concerning the entertainment being promoted daily and it is: Ephesians 4:17-24 “This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
Bottom line is that you have a choice what you do, what you see, what you hear and what you say. You choose to be Holy and set apart for Father’s service and His life. You choose to act like a Christian (Christ One) or you choose to walk with the world and its ways. What will you choose? Does it matter what you see and do as a believer? We say YES! It is your choice!

Charley & Karen

A New Beginning, A New Year, Newness of Life, A New Song to Sing

January 1, 2006 has passed. It is a New Year! The past year is gone never to be lived again and the New Year is here with all its possibilities and opportunities. What a joy to say to each of you, Happy New Year! We do want it to be happy for you! We want you to be successful and prosperous! What will this year hold?
We know several who will have new babies this year. There are some who will have new jobs and some who will marry and begin a new life with their mate. What does it mean to be new? In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we read: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” A new creation sounds pretty exciting! According to W.E. Vine’s “An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words”, new means recent, differing in character, new in respect of time, fresh, unused, and newness (life of a new quality). When we accept Jesus as our Savior we become a new creation. The Holy Spirit of God comes to live within us and makes us different from the old me, new and fresh for a new day and a new work. There are many scriptures that speak about becoming new.
Matthew 26:28 “For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”
2 Peter 3:13 “Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.”
Revelation 5:9 “And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; For you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”
It is an exciting time when things are new! As the old song says, 'Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before'. Each day is so exciting with much anticipation of how the Lord will lead, guide and direct us. If we spend time in the Word, on our face before the Lord seeking His will, in Intercessory Prayer and walking in obedience to the Word, we will experience a freshness and a newness in our life that will draw us closer and closer to the Lord Jesus.
We pray for all of you a very joyous, exciting, new and fruitful 2006!
We love you,

Charley & Karen

Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year!!

Hello Prayer Partners! It is time again to celebrate Christmas and the New Year! What a joy to share with all of you the happenings of this past year and to rejoice with you because of Jesus, our Savior and Lord! We do focus this time of year on our Savior’s birth but we also refresh and renew our commitment to Him. In Luke 2:7 we read: “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” The story is so familiar as it has been read to children and in church services all our lives and yet, does it bring a warmth to your heart and a peace to your mind to know that our Lord Jesus was born, that He lived on this earth, that He died for all of us, that He rose again and He lives today. Does this make a difference in the way you conduct your life day to day and the way you treat others? Who is Jesus to you today?
In Nehemiah 8:10b the Word says: “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Praise the Lord! This year we have experienced much joy! We traveled 21,404 miles in 2005 and spent 6 months on the road. The first of the year we traveled to Colorado and New Mexico. We were able to encourage several pastors and ministry leaders. We have a couple of adopted children in the area and we shared Father’s love and words of encouragement with them. Twice this year we traveled to the East coast. We added several new pastors and deepened relationships with others. We took one pastor and his wife to supper and during the meal Charley began sharing about authority. The pastor called later and asked Charley to speak on authority during the Sunday school hour. It was a blessed time as Father gave Charley a bold message on submission to authority. During another visit with a church in the area we adopted a whole youth group, 12 of them, and found their parents very supportive of our ministry to their children. We were blessed to take all of these young people out to supper and to watch their excited faces as we fellowshipped together. They know that when we return we will spend time with them and they also know that we pray for them every day. They love the Lord and were very deeply impacted by summer camp and our love for them as grandparents. One of the new pastors we added in Virginia wants Charley to preach when we return next spring. During September our son was sent to Iraq for 7 months. While on the East coast we met a young wife in a restaurant whose husband was to be sent to Iraq around the same time as our son. She asked us to pray with her about something and as she shared about her husband’s deployment for 18 months, we were able to share that we understand the situation because of our son’s commitment. We also met a couple in one of the motels who minister through tracts and visits to the military overseas. We were able to encourage them and add them to our prayer list. We have no idea how many people were added to our prayer list this year due to our travels but there are many. We have mentioned in our newsletters several times the Love Bears that are made for us by a group of folks in Texas. We were given over 200 bears this fall and had the awesome privilege to send 150 of these to the Philippines with a missionary couple. We also receive cross bookmarks that are made by a couple of ladies in California and we were able to send 150 of these with the missionaries. Father continues to flow His resources through us to those in need and for the sharing of the Gospel of Christ. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina we had the opportunity to share clothing, toys, books and bears with a youth pastor’s wife in Plano who had several families she was helping. We loaded our trunk and back seat with these items and delivered them. It is so exciting just to be used of the Lord where He chooses! He provides the time, resources and the love for us to share. There are many other stories to share but space will not allow. Please know that we are busy about Father’s business and there is never a slack time. Even when we are at home we are busy about the work that Father has called us to do. This week Charley will spend several mornings meeting with men and just fellowshipping about the Lord. We meet with couples on a regular basis and meet needs according to Father’s plans and purposes. God is in control of our lives and this ministry.
As we travel the land we see churches that are hurting and needy! Many in their body do not have a daily relationship with the Lord Jesus. They attend church but they do not worship the King. The pastors preach the Word of God but the people do not hear. God loves these people so much and He has sent His servants to tell them the truth but they are deaf and blind to the things of the Lord. This world has blinded them, the pleasures of this world entice them and the riches of this world lure them away from the one true Lord. Some of our adopted children are suffering greatly! Either their marriages have been torn apart by drugs, alcohol, pornography or gambling addictions or their children have gone the way of the world. The pressures are great on the family! We see fathers who refuse to take responsibility for their family and have left the home. We did attend a beautiful wedding this fall that was an awesome blessing! It was the desire of the couple that as they recited their wedding vows that the couples in the audience would reflect on their marriage and relationship and be encouraged to live together God’s way and not the world’s way. It was a beautiful picture of God’s kind of love! After 37 years of marriage our relationship has deepened as our relationship with the Lord has grown and continues to mature. In many people that we have visited we see a new luster a glow which is the light of Jesus. They refuse to hide that light any longer under the cover of shame, fear, insecurity and unforgiveness. They have chosen to let their light shine for all to see. We would ask that you would pray for our President and our military daily. Freedom does come at a price!
Have a wonderful blessed and prosperous Christmas and New Year! We love all of you and appreciate your prayers and love for us. You have blessed our lives through your faithful prayers, notes of encouragement and financial donations. We are excited about the New Year and all that the Lord has planned!

Charley & Karen

It's That Time of Year!

When we see this statement written in newspapers or flashed on TV, what do we think? Is it a good thing that it is that time of year or is it a bad thing that it is that time of year? For the retailers it is a good thing, lots of money will be made. For the families it could be a bad thing because they will be spending lots of money for toys and other items to give to their loved ones. For us this time of year draws our attention more than ever on the REASON FOR THE SEASON, our Lord Jesus and His Birth. We could get caught up in the superficial hype for the season or we can be drawn closer to the Lord Jesus during this time. We choose to look to the true reason that we celebrate during the Christmas season. That is why the word Christ is in Christmas. Some stores choose to leave out the word Christmas in their advertising and some choose to keep things as they always have been. All our lives we have enjoyed Christmas and the joy of giving. As children we enjoyed receiving the gifts and now as parents we enjoy the joy of giving to our children and grandchildren. The light in those beautiful eyes as they open packages and play with the items received is such a blessing. We take the time to remind those we love that Jesus was born those many years ago. He is the greatest gift that we can ever receive. This Christmas as so many in our world try to remove any vestige of Christ, let’s choose to worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Let’s choose to walk each day focusing on our Lord Jesus. Make the choice to be a child of the King and remember His birth, death and resurrection every day. Let us celebrate Jesus this Christmas!

Luke 2:1-14
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Happy Thanksgiving Dear Friends!

We truly love this time of the year not only because of the color change as the seasons change but also we hear spoken more than ever the word Thanksgiving. Even the TV will have programs about being thankful. Most of us know that Thanksgiving is a daily thought that should be a lifestyle but unfortunately that isn’t always true. What is Thanksgiving all about? We know the stories of the first Thanksgiving involving the Pilgrims and the Indians but do we know the story that should bring us to our knees in thankfulness every moment of the day. We have seen this story portrayed in many ways but the way I would like to portray it is through the Word of God. John 3:16 says:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
That is such wonderful news and we should be so eternally grateful for this gift. Jesus, God’s Son, is our Savior and Lord! It is too exciting for words sometimes!
Another verse of thanksgiving is: “Psalm 95:2-3, Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms." Sing praises to His Holy Name! Our God Reigns! Verse 3 says “For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” In Philippians 4:6-7 it says: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Do not worry about anything but in all things as you make requests of God through prayer be thankful and praise His name. When you awaken in the morning be thankful for the air you breathe, the food you eat that He has provided, the family He has given you and the love that you can share with your family and with others that day. Our Father has given us so much and we so often do not stop to say “Thank You”.
Let your heart soar to new heights this holiday season as you reflect on the goodness of God and the truth of His Word. Spend time in His Word and come to know this wonderful Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in an intimate and personal way. He loves you very much and He showed that love by giving His life for you. He lives today to intercede for you to His Father. Oh, we have so much for which to be Thankful!

Have a blessed and joyous Thanksgiving!

Charley & Karen


Thought for Today!

I envied her, she seemed so gay, and I wished I were as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one foot and used a crutch, but as she passed, she had a smile.
Oh, God forgive me when I whine, I have two feet, the world is mine.

And when I stopped to buy some sweets,
The lad who sold them had such charm.
I talked with him, he said to me.
It’s nice to talk to men like you,
You see he said, ‘I’m blind’.
Oh, God forgive me when I whine, I have two eyes, the world is mine.

Then as I passed along the way,
I saw a child with eyes of blue,
He stood and watched the others play,
It seemed he knew not what to say.
I stopped for a moment, and then I said
“Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
He looked ahead without a word, and then I knew he could not hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine, I have two ears, the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I go
With eyes to see the sunsets glow
With ears to hear what I would know
I’m blessed indeed, the world is mine
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.

Author Unknown