Friday, May 25, 2012

How can a simple intersecting thought make a huge difference in someone's life?

I don't suppose you ever prayed to God asking for something and felt He never heard you?   You wonder did I do something to deserve this hardship?  What can I do to get God's favor? Why isn't God responding?   


How often have you had an intersecting thought about someone?  What I mean by that is, have you been driving down the road and someone's name pops in to your head?  You thought to yourself, maybe I ought to call them.  So you do and you find out they really needed to hear what you had to say.   Maybe you've been on the receiving end.  You find yourself kind of in the dumps, something is going wrong at work and then next you know, a friend is texting or emailing and says just the right thing at just the right time. 

Do you know someone who has a need?  Maybe physical who could use some help around the home or have some errands you could do?  What about emotional needs - your neighbor, a friend or maybe even some one from your workplace or church might be experiencing some loneliness. A simple little visit could meet that need.  Or maybe there's someone you know who is out of work and has been struggling to make ends meet.  I'm pretty sure that there is at least one person you know who fits one of these descriptions?  Has God ever placed them on your heart? Have you responded to that voice?  When was the last time you stepped out and up to help them out?  


God many times speaks to Ken and I through intersecting thoughts.  To be honest, this is where most of the ministry we do each day begins.   I believe God speaks to you this way too.  Often we dismiss these thoughts as our own and therefore we don't take any action.   The problem with that is that there are hundreds of thousands (probably more like millions) of people praying and crying out to God in need.  These people whether followers of Christ or not have been told that we if we pray to God, He will hear our prayers and answer them.  The Bible says God will provide all of our needs (Phil 4:19).   When we fail to respond to that small still voice, we are allowing critical needs of others to go unmet.  We must choose to first trust what we hear and be obedient to it.  


Here's what the Word of God says about this: 


1 John 3:16-18 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (emphasis mine)


The Word is pretty clear.  If we truly are followers of Christ, we will do more for others than we will ever do for self.  If we are not doing things for others, not having pity or helping someone in need, then are we true followers of Jesus Christ?  If we don't have the love of God in us,  are we still just living in the flesh and not by the Spirit?  Faith = knowing the love of Jesus!  We read the Bible but do we actually believe it?  Faith in God means ACTION!  We need to act on those intersecting thoughts (whether you believe they are from God or not).  We need to act on the needs we see with our own two eyes.  You won't have to look to far to see a need and I bet there's something you cold do to help ease their burden.  


I want to share a story in the bible that makes it pretty clear what God thinks about meeting the needs of others or not.  It's always a choice! 

Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV)

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. 

Do you want to hear these words at the end of your life?  I sure don't and I wouldn't want to risk my eternal destiny?  How about you?  


If you have money in a bank account, a retirement account or food in your pantry, you have more than most do in this world.  Are you willing to give some of that up to help another or do you feel entitled to hang on to it for the future?  What you sow, you will reap.   Do you believe that?  


Ken and I have been living off of savings for quite some time.  We are thankful we had it.  However, God has stretched those dollars way beyond what they should have lasted in the natural.  Why?  Because every time He tells us to give beyond our tithe, we do.  Is it scary, sometimes.  Sure, but God has been faithful to show His care for us.  Recently someone made a financial donation to us and the very next day the Lord asked us to treat this family of 7 to lunch.  We could of ignored the voice because we have real need right now, but we didn't.  God gave back to us immediately.  A need came up for us this past week and God stepped right up and met that need exceedingly more than we could of imagined.    


I challenge you to tune into God's voice starting now!  Pay attention to that intersecting thought.   Ask Him who He wants you to bless each day, then go do it!  When you bless others, you yourself will be blessed even more!  Luke 6:38.  Don't let that be your motivation but know that it's a spiritual law!  Do you want the Lord to see you as a faithful and radical Christian, a person after His own heart?  Then simply choose to live each day of your life looking for ways to bless others and step out in obedience! 



Ken and I love to pray for folks who need a touch from the Lord - with words of encouragement, words of knowledge and a healing touch.  If you are someone in need, please let us know.  We also have a passion to activate and influence believers to walk in radical obedience to a fun and wonderful God!  There is just nothing like it!

If you are interested in Ken and I coming to minister to you, your small group or church, please give us a call.  We would be delighted to!

God Bless YOU -
Ken & Michele Cole
http://www.wantinsight.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Donate to The Want InSight - Phil 4:19 Fund!

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Events Coming UP!

Jubilee Ministry Center - 189 S Rogers Road, Olathe, KS

Johnny Fotte
Friday June 1st 7:00pm
Saturday, June 2nd 7:00 pm
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Tony Kemp
Friday, August 17th 7:00pm
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Welcome to the Prepare The Way 



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Really Ready Weekend, August 23 - 25, 2012

Never before a hands-on preparedness training like this one.
In a weekend, learn vital preparation skillsConnect with people of like mind. Walk away with the skills and confidence to be ready when it counts. And, for the first time ever,experience a private tour of the Prepare The Way cave warehouse. Click Here to Register



Register NOW for Search and Rescue Training, 
PREP 1, HAM Radio and CISM   
We are excited to let you know that ARK Int'l is now a member of the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). 
We can currently accept a limited number of individuals to be added to the ARK roster for our Search and Rescue (SAR) team.  This membership entitles you to discounts at the NASAR bookstore and special discount pricing on courses and exams through NASAR.  This is a nationally recognized certification.

We currently have the opportunity to join in on a SARTECH II exam, June 22-24 in Olathe, Kansas.  These exams do not come this close to home very often, so if you are at all interested in being on ARK's SAR team, seriously consider jumping in on this.

This exam is an intermediate level course.  Persons taking this exam will need to study the SARTECH II book, Fundamentals of Search and Rescue. You should also have a basic knowledge of navigation, compass and survival skills, or have experience with EMS and the Incident Command System. 

We have ordered 6 copies of Fundamentals of Search and Rescue.  Three are still available for purchase at $38.00 ea. (includes shipping).

Cost to take the SARTECH II exam next month, and be added to the NASAR roster through ARK Int'l is $125.00.  
You will also need to complete ARK Int'l level 1 training within the next 4 months to remain on the roster and before participating in a deployment with ARK. See requirements  here.

Contact Janet at janet@arkintl.net for questions or to register. 

Other New Training

ARK Orientation and PREP 1 Training.
Saturday, June 16th, 2012


ARK Orientation is an overview of who we are, what we do, how it works and how you can be involed. ARK Orientation is FREE and required to deploy with us.

PREP 1 covers Theology of Crisis- The Biblical foundations of why we prepare and why we respond.  We also introduce  the basics of preparing for a short term emergency.  We will cover steps you need to take to keep you, your family and home safe in an emergency.  We will talk about the 8 essentials of sheltering in place, as well as "Go Bags" and evacuating.  
This course is $25.

Both classes will be held at:

Southview Christian Church
13604 Norby Road
Grandview MO 64030

ARK Orientation 10:00am-12:00pm
PREP 1  1:00pm-5:30pm

Critical Incident Stress Management- CISM
This training will equip you to deal with the mental, emotional and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques and much more.  All participants will receive a certificate of completion in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) through Living Solutions Counseling Center. This training is recommended for those16 years of age and above.
June 28-30  at River of Refuge Cost:$75
Minimum class size of 10 required to hold this class

 Amatuer Radio- Technicians License
This course will prepare you to take the test for the Technicians level HAM Radio license.  Please register early to have adequate time to get the study materials and prepare for the class.  This does require home study.
July 20-21, 2012   Location TBD
Class is FREETest will be given on the last day of class for those that elect to take it.  Test $15.00
  
Go to www.arkintl.net to register for training.


Saturday, May 19, 2012

5 Kids??? Us? That is the question! Continued.... (and events coming up)

On Mother's Day, the Lord had me post about a few things He was speaking to us and when I did, I heard Him whisper Happy Mothers Day.

Is God calling Ken and I to adopt 5 Peruvian children?  We submit this to you.  What do you think?  We are not running over to Peru and adopting the first 5 children we see.  If we are to adopt God will orchestrate the details.  We have open hearts and open hands for whatever God may want to do.  We just want to get your opinion based on what God has been doing.

Here is what has been said or happening.

Not sure of the dates - but a friend of mine, Jeanie Windes has had multiple dreams seeing me with a little girl in our house.  The first one she didn't even know me and asked if I had children?  The Lord often speaks through her through dreams.

October 2011 - Joni Ames shares with us the Lord showed her God was giving us 4 children.  Not spiritual children, not by childbirth but just 4 children.

January 2012 - The Lord sends Ken and I to Peru!  Our time there was preaching and ministering at a couple churches and on tv and radio.  However, I did fall in love with a little girl (I posted on previously).  Getting our feet wet in Peru???

February 2012 - James Horan who we went to Peru with said the Lord showed him he was to pass the "reigns" to us in Peru.  And God spoke to both Ken and I many times about returning to Peru.  Confirmation!  The sense was that Ken and I would travel back and forth to Peru for up to 18 months?  Why?  Only God knows!

April 2012 - We watch a movie "Change of Plans" - all about a couple who gets left with 4 children when a friend of theirs dies.  This is the first time I think about what Joni said last year.  I ask Ken, do you think God is going to give us 4 children?

May 2012 - God has me order the book "No longer a slumbdog" by Gospel of Asia.  As I'm reading it, I am crying over these poor children and I set the book down and say to God "If you want us to have children, I am willing to have as many as you want us to have".  I can't believe I actually prayed that to God, but I did, and I meant it.

May 2012 - Joni Ames is back in town and she again ministers to us and she tells us the Lord told her we were going to Peru because we were going to bring back 5 children!  (Ok, the anty is up - is it because I told God I would take as many as He wanted us to have?).

May 2012 - The Lord leads us to visit a church.  Let me just say, we've heard about this church for some time, but it's only in the past 30 days that we sense the Lord saying go!  So we go and the pastor talks about how he and his wife have adopted 2 children from Ethiopia.  Coincidence?  Then we look at the bulletin and notice a paragraph that this church provides "grant" money for those interested in adopting children from overseas.  Hmmm?  What I see is that there's a church who wholeheartedly believes in international adoption and missions who could be a huge lifeline for us.

May 2012 - Another friend of mine sends me an email address for her sisters friend who works in Peru.  I send this lady an email telling her briefly what we "think" we are going to do when we return to Peru (adopting was not mentioned in this email) and she immediately responds.  She goes on to say that her and her husband went to Peru with the intent of adopting 1 or 2 children and the Lord surprised them with 5 siblings.  Not only did they adopt, but they felt led to stay and start an orphanage!  Yes, you heard me, an orphanage!  Oh and did you catch the number of kids they got?  Again coincidence?

May 2012 - Our devotional magazine from Charles Stanley Ministries - for a week talked about raising kids the godly way!  Advice well taken and agreed on!

May 2012 - Go to coffee shop and there's a moving style van in parking lot and it says this "Seeing through your children's lives".  Hmmmmm???

May 2012 - We have a small group and a new lady came to the group (we know her).  She was just hearing about all of this adoption stuff when she went on to share with us that she had a dream a couple nights before.....her dream was that we got a new puppy (oh yea!!)... but when the puppy turned around and looked at her it became a little boy!  She said the little boy was just perfect!

May 2012 - I go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription.  I had to wait for a few minutes and while I was waiting, I felt drawn to a book that was sitting on the counter.  It is called Tuesday's Grace!  Can you guess what it is about?  I of course bought the book and have read more than half.  Ok, just in case you can't figure it out, it's all about a family's triumphs and struggles in adopting two children.  Seriously! (and Praise God - my health is being restored to the extent, I am able to read again without brain fog setting in).

May 2012 - Another friend of mine, Dan Stalp, had told me a few weeks ago, that he was led to get me a book called "God Pocket" by Bruce Wilkinson.   It's all about spontaneous giving.  So you ask, how does this relate?  Well the book comes in to my friend and with it came a DVD.  They said this is a free gift you get because you ordered this book.  The name of the DVD was Answer the Cry/Faces of Hope from Cry of the Orphan Ministries.  Interesting????

May 2012 - I felt the Lord told us to print and complete an application for adoption in Peru.  He said He would tell us when to submit.  We need clarity on where?

I think that's it for the obvious hints!  Is that enough?  I'm sure there will be much much more, but I wanted to get it all out before I forgot anything.

What is so amazing to Ken and I is this, we are completely at peace about this.  People have been asking us if we are freaked out?  The answer is no!  Are we in shock?  No!  Are we willing to do this?  Yes!  Absolutely yes!  Is that just crazy?  God is amazing!  He must feel that we are capable parents, that we would love these children unconditionally and we would raise them very much in a godly way!    What a privilege and an honor!  (Ken even said why stop at 5?)

Well, we definitely need your prayers!  Looking at several international adoption sites we are finding that they want both parents working full time?  How does that work when God just asked us to step out into full-time ministry with no income?  I have submitted this question to one of the adoption agencies recommended by Robyn in Peru and am awaiting reply.

The timing of all this is interesting....first of all notice how much God has revealed just this month!  I believe He is expediting the process!  But that's just my opinion.  I also find it interesting, that my sense was that we would go back and forth to Peru and be there for up to 2 months at a time.  (before we even realized this adoption thing) and that is what most of the websites say to adopt - that the new parents would need to travel back and forth and be in Peru for 4-8 weeks at a time and this whole process can take up to 18 months.   The other thing relating to timing is this, the beginning of June, we are completely out of resources.

God has been doing a great work in us.  If you remember, it was just last September that God sprung on us a missions trip to Peru.  We never imagined we would go on one.  And for those who read this blog up to, during that time and after the trip know that was probably the hardest thing I ever experienced.  If you haven't read the blog, you might even go back to those September through early January.  I can't say that I'm past my fears and still out of my comfort zones going back again, but I do know that God has given us vision and purpose.  When you have those, you know God is in it!  We are excited to be welcomed back by the church, tv and radio station and look forward to ministering there as well!  God is good!

God continues to whisper to us to stand on His promises and know that we can trust Him in all things!  We thank God daily for the friends He surrounds us with to walk life out with!  We thank you too... you know who you are!

I assume I will blog more on this subject.  I pray that you will be blessed and encouraged as things unfold according to God's will!

I end with a quote that I absolutely love!  I shared this one time in a speech I gave.  I didn't realize then how true it is!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world!"  
Mother Theresa

Ken and I love to pray for folks who need a touch from the Lord - with words of encouragement, words of knowledge and a healing touch.  If you are someone in need, please let us know.  We also have a passion to activate and influence believers to walk in radical obedience to a fun and wonderful God!  There is just nothing like it!

If you are interested in Ken and I coming to minister to you, your small group or church, please give us a call.  We would be delighted to!

God Bless YOU -
Ken & Michele Cole
http://wantinsight.blogspot.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Donate to The Want InSight - Phil 4:19 Fund!

This is how you can give to support the ministry God has entrusted us with, if the Lord so leads you:

Tax deductible donations can be made by visiting:
1. https://www.hhmin.org/make_donation_projects.php, select Ministry Projects, then use drop down box Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight?
2. Or you can donate through my medical account, select Medical Projects, then Michele Cole.

3. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:

4. Paypal - account is michele@wantinsight.com

5. Send check to our home. Please contact us for our address.
Any donations made through Helping Hands will be anonymous. If you want us to know that you supported us through them, please let us know personally. Thank YOU

Event Coming UP!

Welcome to the Prepare The Way 

Your trusted source for preparedness education and products.

Really Ready Weekend, August 23 - 25, 2012
Never before a hands-on preparedness training like this one.
In a weekend, learn vital preparation skillsConnect with people of like mind. Walk away with the skills and confidence to be ready when it counts. And, for the first time ever,experience a private tour of the Prepare The Way cave warehouse. Click Here to Register

Register NOW for Search and Rescue Training, 
PREP 1, HAM Radio and CISM   
We are excited to let you know that ARK Int'l is now a member of the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). 

We can currently accept a limited number of individuals to be added to the ARK roster for our Search and Rescue (SAR) team.  This membership entitles you to discounts at the NASAR bookstore and special discount pricing on courses and exams through NASAR.  This is a nationally recognized certification.

We currently have the opportunity to join in on a SARTECH II exam, June 22-24 in Olathe, Kansas.  These exams do not come this close to home very often, so if you are at all interested in being on ARK's SAR team, seriously consider jumping in on this.

This exam is an intermediate level course.  Persons taking this exam will need to study the SARTECH II book, Fundamentals of Search and Rescue. You should also have a basic knowledge of navigation, compass and survival skills, or have experience with EMS and the Incident Command System. 

We have ordered 6 copies of Fundamentals of Search and Rescue.  Three are still available for purchase at $38.00 ea. (includes shipping).

Cost to take the SARTECH II exam next month, and be added to the NASAR roster through ARK Int'l is $125.00.  
You will also need to complete ARK Int'l level 1 training within the next 4 months to remain on the roster and before participating in a deployment with ARK. See requirements  here.

Contact Janet at janet@arkintl.net for questions or to register. 

Other New Training

ARK Orientation and PREP 1 Training.
Saturday, June 16th, 2012


ARK Orientation is an overview of who we are, what we do, how it works and how you can be involed. ARK Orientation is FREE and required to deploy with us.


PREP 1 covers Theology of Crisis- The Biblical foundations of why we prepare and why we respond.  We also introduce  the basics of preparing for a short term emergency.  We will cover steps you need to take to keep you, your family and home safe in an emergency.  We will talk about the 8 essentials of sheltering in place, as well as "Go Bags" and evacuating.  
This course is $25.

Both classes will be held at:

Southview Christian Church
13604 Norby Road
Grandview MO 64030

ARK Orientation 10:00am-12:00pm
PREP 1  1:00pm-5:30pm

Critical Incident Stress Management- CISM
This training will equip you to deal with the mental, emotional and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques and much more.  All participants will receive a certificate of completion in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) through Living Solutions Counseling Center. This training is recommended for those16 years of age and above.
June 28-30  at River of Refuge Cost:$75
Minimum class size of 10 required to hold this class

 Amatuer Radio- Technicians License
This course will prepare you to take the test for the Technicians level HAM Radio license.  Please register early to have adequate time to get the study materials and prepare for the class.  This does require home study.
July 20-21, 2012   Location TBD
Class is FREETest will be given on the last day of class for those that elect to take it.  Test $15.00
  
Go to www.arkintl.net to register for training.


Monday, May 14, 2012

A Shift Is Coming - A New Normal? A few things you can do to make a difference!

(If you didn't read the last post from Sunday, please scroll down-very interesting)

A shift is coming... will there be a new normal?


For the past several years, anyone who watches the news or is in tune to God's voice, realizes we are in perilous times.  Our economy is on the verge of collapse, our government is doing some crazy things and well life as we know it is changing.  Our freedoms are being stripped away little by little, in reality they have been stripped a lot farther than you even know.

The Lord has been revealing to me and countless others for years that things are changing in America.  Life as we know it, is changing and will be, beyond our recognition.  We might just have to adjust to a new normal?   1 Cor 13:9 says we know in part and we prophesy in part.  I cannot tell you exactly what is coming, but the Lord spoke to me that a "shift" is coming to the earth, more specifically to America.  I believe He told me that things are going to happen suddenly, one thing after another.  My sense is things are happening soon.  I heard the song "People Get Ready" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sc1z9arhe0.  This song kept playing over and over in my head.  Now I don't know or think that Jesus is coming back now (based on the song), I just sensed it was a play on words that we are too take God's warnings serious.   He also said that there are many who are in denial and many will be caught off guard.  Some things will be scary but take heart, He says.  God has raised up people who "are" prepared.  For those who are, you will reap a great harvest.  He says "you are ready".  He says call forth those things that are not as though they are and they will come into being (Rom 4:17).  Not name it claim it kind of calling forth but call forth those things in which He has personally promised you!  Stand on them, believe and you will receive!

The Lord further said the enemy cannot steal from us (or this country) any longer but first we must draw a line in the sand.  We have to decide which side we are on.  God vs Devil.  Approximately 80% of America says they are "Christians."  Who are they fooling?  Not God!  We cannot say we follow Christ and continue to follow the way and values of the world.  We are to be set apart!  The things we say, the things we do, the way we dress, the way we act are to be different then the world!   1 Peter 1:16 since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."   We have been desensitized to holy living!  Our lives should be a living sacrifice to the one true God of Jesus Christ and to live for Him and serving others!  Instead, we have chosen to live life for ourselves, our children, our desires!  The time is now to choose God vs Devil!  Which side are you on?

I've been meditating in Isaiah 54 for a week or so and the Holy Spirit highlighted some key verses that apply to the times coming!  Verse 9-10 Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you.  We need to understand that what is coming is NOT God's judgement on us!  It may be consequences for the sins we have committed individually and as a nation but know that you know it is NOT God's judgement.   God is not angry at us - He just cannot tolerate sin!  We can humble ourselves before the Lord and ask God to reveal how we need to repent and then do it!  Repent means turn and run the other way! When we all choose to do this, God will heal our land - 2 Chron 7:14.

Verse 10 For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain.  My covenant of blessing will never be broken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you.   We must remember that nothing we can do or say will ever separate us from the love of God!  His love is everlasting and He is faithful.  He has a covenant on us and this nation of blessing!  We must do our part so He can fulfill His part!  Sin separates us!!!

So, what can you do?

First, we need to know and believe that GOD IS IN CONTROL.  He is on the throne and nothing that happens doesn't get by Him.   Matthew 6:33 Seek ye the Kingdom of God first and His righteousness and all things will be added unto you.

Next, we need to seek His face and repent for the part we have played in our nations chaos!
(debt, greed, selfish ambitions, lusts of the flesh, worldly ways and values - keeping up with the Jones's, etc) 2 Chronicles  7:14

Third, we need to choose to spend each day in the Word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to change our behaviors and actions.  Rom 12:2  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.   You've heard the saying GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out!  Fill your mind on things that are good and pleasing to the Lord!

Last but definitely not least - we need to submit, surrender and sacrifice our every day lives to the Lord Jesus Christ.  We must serve Him and love others!   This is the greatest commandment of all!

 Luke 10:27
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.  
I end with a couple quotes!

“By changing nothing, nothing changes.” -Tony Robbins


“The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.” -Theodore Roosevelt


If you are interested in Ken and I coming to minister to you, your small group or church, please give us a call.  We would be delighted to!


God Bless YOU -
Ken & Michele Cole
http://wantinsight.blogspot.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

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Event Coming UP!

Welcome to the Prepare The Way 

Your trusted source for preparedness education and products.

Really Ready Weekend, August 23 - 25, 2012
Never before a hands-on preparedness training like this one.
In a weekend, learn vital preparation skillsConnect with people of like mind. Walk away with the skills and confidence to be ready when it counts. And, for the first time ever,experience a private tour of the Prepare The Way cave warehouse. Click Here to Register


 ARK Orientation and PREPAREDNESS 1 
This Saturday in Grandview
Please join us THIS Saturday, May 12th for ARK Orientation and 
PREP 1 training.


ARK Orientation is an overview of who we are, what we do, how it works and how you can be involved. ARK Orientation is FREE.

PREP 1 covers Theology of Crisis- The Biblical foundations of why we prepare and why we respond.  We also introduce  the basics of preparing for a short term emergency.  We will cover steps you need to take to keep you, your family and home safe in an emergency.  We will talk about the 8 essentials of sheltering in place, as well as "Go Bags" and evacuating.
This course is $25.

Both classes will be held at:

Southview Christian Church
13604 Norby Road
Grandview MO 64030

ARK Orientation 10:00am-12:00pm
PREP 1  1:00pm-5:30pm

Disaster is happening all around us. Now is the time to get ready to serve in the modern day mission field of crisis.  Come find out how you can be part of what God is doing through ARK and get prepared to be part of the solution.

You can register for all trainings at www.arkintl.net

ARK News: 
  • Thanks to all who stopped by our booth at the Truman Heritage Festival.  We had a great time visiting with each of you! 
  • Our Background check system IS NOW fully automated. Go to the RESPOND page on our website or go here to get started.
  • You can support ARK by shopping at Your Safety Place for preparedness and safety products. Use the link on our homepage or go here and enter code ARK20. Your Safety Place donates $.05 to ARK for every dollar you spend. 
  • You can now receive a 5% discount on every purchase at Camping Survival by entering code ARKINTL when you check out. Go tocampingsurvival.com  
  • You can also give to ARK monthly by going to the subscribe link on our home page. 
  • Please help us get the word out by forwarding this message to your friends and encouraging them to get trained now.  
  • Together we can help prepare our city to be a shelter in the storm. We appreciate you!