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What are you Known For?

March 29, 2011 / admin / No comments

When you think about the old saying, “your actions speak louder than words”, it is so very revealing to our character.

The Upper Room

As we go through our days on earth, we are making an impact upon the earth and other people, may it be of high character or not. We do overflow onto others with whatever we are full of. So then it is really up to us what we consume and chew on. We can go after selfish ambition and things of temporal value that only satisfies then blows away quicker than it came, or we can be part of something lasting. Something life giving and full of restoration and light, and compassion for others to sustain hope. Living as a called disciple causes change. A change from living for self to sacrificial lifestyle and a walk of love no matter the  inconvienience or struggle. You hear someone say or post, ”in a relationship, but it is complicated”. Well what I automatically think, what relationship is not complicated? But is the relationship healthy and God sent, worth fighting for or exactly where is my focus, on the flesh, lust , etc?

When being a doer instead of just a hearer requires commitment, that’s when trust, faith, power, and discipline all must come together. Relationship with God through His Son Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit cannot mature past the toddler stage with a selfish mindset. With Christ in you, sacrifice and pouring out Love comes natural and supernaturally makes the old hateful person full of compassion. Makes the selfish person that hoards money be a big giver, makes a person full of depression be full of mercy and kindness.  You can’t walk in relationship with God without taking on some of His character, it is only natural. Learning the character of God and then pursuing His presence will bring a hunger and desire to learn His ways and know His will. He hides none of His mystery from His own children. So you say, it is too hard, it is so complicated to figure out how to be and what to do. The word says in (James 4:8) The Message- “Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field”.

In other words, choose Him as your dwelling place, and He will draw near to you, Quickly!
The world and the church both have a high divorce rate, maybe the church even higher, so maybe we have become such a desinsitized society to Godly character, that we need to have some restoration and rebuilding done in our own lives.
There are exciting things waitng for us to do, even if we think there is no hope. I say without hope there is no life.
Isaiah 58: 9-12
A Full Life in the Emptiest of Places
9-12″If you get rid of unfair practices,
quit blaming victims,
quit gossiping about other people’s sins,
If you are generous with the hungry
and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,
Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,
your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.
I will always show you where to go.
I’ll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—
firm muscles, strong bones.
You’ll be like a well-watered garden,
a gurgling spring that never runs dry.
You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew,
rebuild the foundations from out of your past.
You’ll be known as those who can fix anything,
restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate,
make the community livable again.

Mike D. Maxson

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Courage and Trust are the two feet of those that walk with God

March 24, 2011 / admin / No comments

To walk with God as one of the first Disciples of Jesus was a challenge in a different way. They saw the Lord Jesus right before their eyes. It wasn’t long though, there came a time the mindset changed. They had to relate to Him differently.

 

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The voice they heard with their ears now had to be heard through His Spirit and by words spoken that had been hidden in the heart. Walking in Faith to carry out their mission was going to have the hand of God involved in it. Courage and Trust were going to be the two feet of those that walk with God. To be a Doer instead of only just a Hearer meant a different walk that was going to require boldness.  Now this is the same ground we must learn to walk as the original disciples did. Establishing in your heart once and for all time, that God is powerful and big enough for every circumstance is a mandate, not an option! You really can go no further in your walk of Faith with Power in your steps with out this being settled.

There is an exciting life full of corridors to walk through and goals, dreams and visions to find and experience ahead for those that are sold out and fully committed. The walk of a Christian follower of Christ is not for the faint of heart and timid uncommitted soul. None of us in the flesh are capable to make this challenge except for the Grace of the Living God!

He stands ready to empower and make perfect all our imperfections, and make strong all our weaknessess. A life of praise and thanksgiving is how we get guidence for the next move. Keepiing our eyes focused on Him, never waivering, is the only way to look past the circumstance and troubles ahead. Don’t try to change the whole world and lose your soul.

Don’t be concerned about promotion, be concerned about your brother. Overflow with the Love of God on someone every minuite of everyday with Love as your guide. God will deal with clearing the way for you.

2 Samuel 22:29-37 (The Message)

29-31 Suddenly, God, your light floods my path,

God drives out the darkness.

I smash the bands of marauders,

I vault the high fences.

What a God! His road

stretches straight and smooth.

Every God-direction is road-tested.

Everyone who runs toward him

Makes it.

32-46 Is there any god like God?

Are we not at bedrock?

Is not this the God who armed me well,

then aimed me in the right direction?

Now I run like a deer;

I’m king of the mountain.

He shows me how to fight;

I can bend a bronze bow!

You protect me with salvation-armor;

you touch me and I feel ten feet tall.

You cleared the ground under me

so my footing was firm.

When I chased my enemies I caught them;

I didn’t let go till they were dead men.

I nailed them; they were down for good;

then I walked all over them.

You armed me well for this fight;

you smashed the upstarts.

You made my enemies turn tail,

and I wiped out the haters.

They cried “uncle”

but Uncle didn’t come;

They yelled for God

and got no for an answer.

I ground them to dust; they gusted in the wind.

I threw them out, like garbage in the gutter.

You rescued me from a squabbling people;

you made me a leader of nations.

People I’d never heard of served me;

the moment they got wind of me they submitted.

They gave up; they came trembling from their hideouts.

Mike D. Maxson

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Not only Love Much but Well

January 28, 2011 / admin / 13 comments

Without love operating properly in every area of our life, it really amounts to waste and won’t stand the test of time.

The Word tell us that God is Love and we cannot know the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit with out Love. If you are in God and God is in you, there is His seed of love exisitng inside you somewhere. Evident or not it is in there and needs to dominate in all your activities. Being aware of the love of God for you is foundational, then as it germinates and sprouts forth the beginnings of discernment will be managing your soul and choices in everyday life. Understanding the character of your Heavenly Father takes some time and communication. Establishing relationship involves investment of time, vulnerability, truth, honesty, intimacy, even more intense than a covenant of marriage, but same priciples.

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The odd thing most people do not realize in human relationships is, they cannot experience real aspects and all that love has to offer without The Trinity being the center piece and foundation for loving and lasting love.

It can be strived for and manipulated to be some form of mutual agreement and controlled by lust, but never by trust.

The very character of God living and abiding inside you has got to become a way of life, or all you will have is a vicious circle of frustration, jealousy, distrust until you move on to the next warm body, to only start over trying to create a temporary form of insanity. Back up for a moment and learn the character of God’s love and begin to let God live through you, reflecting His character. You will be much more desirable to everyone around you, especially your spouse!

1 Corinthians 13:3-7 (The Message)

3-7If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.

Love never gives up.

Love cares more for others than for self.

Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.

Love doesn’t strut,

Doesn’t have a swelled head,

Doesn’t force itself on others,

Isn’t always “me first,”

Doesn’t fly off the handle,

Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,

Doesn’t revel when others grovel,

Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,

Puts up with anything,

Trusts God always,

Always looks for the best,

Never looks back,

But keeps going to the end.

Philippians 1:9-11 (The Message)

9-11So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.

Mike D. Maxson

TheOverFlowChurch.com

office@theoverflowchurch.com
208.180.128.19

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Lawmakers to Obama: Correct reference to US motto as ‘In God We Trust’…

December 7, 2010 / admin / No comments

Members of Congress on Monday called on President Obama to issue a public correction after he incorrectly labeled E pluribus unum the U.S.’s motto in a speech last month, rather than “In God We Trust.” The lawmakers, members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, also said the president was making “a p…    Read Full Story

Health Care, HOW DID THEY VOTE? – FIND YOUR STATE…

October 22, 2010 / admin / 2 comments

House Democrats pass historical health-care legislation
Here’s how the House voted on the Senate health-care bill March 21. The 219-212 vote was followed by another on a package of reconciliation fixes, which passed 220-211. Three Democrats switched their votes between the Senate bill and the reconciliation “fixes.” Reps. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) and Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) voted against the Senate bill but for the reconcilation bill. Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) voted for the Senate bill but against the reconciliation bill.

WE HAVE COME TO TAKE OUR GOVERNMENT BACK

October 21, 2010 / admin / One comment

“I HAVE A MESSAGE FROM THE TEA PARTY: WE HAVE COME TO TAKE OUR GOVERNMENT BACK”

Trey Grayson, Kentucky, Secretary of State, was backed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Vice President Dick Cheney, was soundly defeated by Tea Party favorite Rand Paul. In Pennsylvania, five-term Sen. Arlen Specter, who ditched the Republican Party last year to save his career, ended up being sent into retirement anyway by Rep. Joe Sestak in the Democratic primary.

And in Arkansas, Sen. Blanche Lincoln was forced into a runoff against Lt. Gov. Bill Halter after she failed to win the majority of votes in the Democratic primary.

The results of Tuesday’s races sent a clear message to Washington that the anti-incumbent wave that has gripped the nation over the past year isn’t losing steam.

The latest primaries were closely watched for clues to how angry the electorate is about a weak economy, record-high deficits, two ongoing wars and a Washington environment that critics say favors rhetoric over results.

If recent elections highlight an undercurrent of voter anger, it remains to be seen how that anger will affect November’s midterm elections, when Republicans will challenge Democrats for control of both chambers in Congress.

Yet one thing seems certain — these are uncertain times for career politicians!  (READ MORE)

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Jesus shows up and the message changes

September 16, 2010 / admin / No comments

John the baptist the forerunner with the message of repentance was a wild a crazy guy! He caught quite the attention of many, and was doing all what he was called for. Then Jesus showed up on the scene, got baptized also, then God spoke! “This is My Son of whom I am well pleased.”

Well, would it not be awsome to hear those words spoken over you by anyone, but how about by God? You know He will and wants to.

When Jesus came, He not only fulfilled many old prophesy’s, He came to fulfill the law and fulfill everything it was going to take to give you power and authority to fulfill all you were created for. The message He brought was the message of God’s Kingdom, manifesting the Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. He made it possible for you to walk by faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit, establish the Kingdom of God everywhere you go!

Dare we jump in that river to walk in faith and carry out our call? To do so, do you think our flesh nature might need to change?

Seeking the face of God for direction might take some time, commitment, discipline and motivation to learn and hear. Learning to hear is not an easy thing. Do you think Jesus came and used His deity and power to  get the word from His Father in a different way than is available to you or me? If He were to have cheated, He would have not conquered honesty and integrity, now would He?

That is why He demanded such high commitment from the ones He asked to walk with Him. To know Him, you must be with Him, intent on learning His heart, hearing His voice of compassion, feeling His movement. I am feeling the need for 180° for myself just writing this.

The message from God today demands relationship. Wow, that doesn’t sound so boring. Spending time with someone that wants you, sounds like a future and a hope to me. I think I’ll have a large portion!  Blessings

Mark 1:12-15 (The Message)

God’s Kingdom Is Here

12-13At once, this same Spirit pushed Jesus out into the wild. For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by Satan. Wild animals were his companions, and angels took care of him.

14-15After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.”

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Israel “Iran, totally unacceptable”

August 22, 2010 / admin / 2 comments

ynet: Israel denounced Iran’s fueling up of its first nuclear power plant as “totally unacceptable” and called for more international pressure to force Tehran to cease any uranium enrichment.

Israel, widely assumed to be the only Middle East country to have nuclear weapons, has said a nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to its existence, raising concerns Israel could attack Iran’s nuclear sites.

Israel denounced Iran’s fueling up of its first nuclear power plant as “totally unacceptable” and called for more international pressure to force Tehran to cease any uranium enrichment. Israel, widely assumed to be the only Middle East country to have nuclear weapons, has said a nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to its existence, raising concerns Israel could attack Iran’s nuclear sites.

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Christians in South Korea Demand Japan’s Action

August 15, 2010 / admin / No comments

At a rally in central Seoul to mark the anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule, tens of thousands of South Korean Christians demanded on Sunday that Japan officially nullify a 1910 accord to annex the Korean peninsula. It is estimated that the event drew about 150,000 people while organisers claimed one million Christians took part in rallies and prayer services nationwide. Historians say a pro-Japanese government in Seoul was forced to sign the accord to help Japan annex the peninsula in 1910 until its World War II defeat in 1945. “We declare the 1910 accord invalid and want the Japanese government to clarify its official position about this,” the Christians said in a statement.  Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan, offered an apology for Japan’s past actions, and is working to build stronger ties with South Korea.

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August 1, 2010 / admin / No comments

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The Madmen and the Pigs

July 26, 2010 / admin / 3 comments

Matthew 8:28 (The Message)

The Madmen and the Pigs

28-31They landed in the country of the Gadarenes and were met by two madmen, victims of demons, coming out of the cemetery. The men had terrorized the region for so long that no one considered it safe to walk down that stretch of road anymore. Seeing Jesus, the madmen screamed out, “What business do you have giving us a hard time? You’re the Son of God! You weren’t supposed to show up here yet!” Off in the distance a herd of pigs was browsing and rooting. The evil spirits begged Jesus, “If you kick us out of these men, let us live in the pigs.”

32-34Jesus said, “Go ahead, but get out of here!” Crazed, the pigs stampeded over a cliff into the sea and drowned. Scared to death, the swineherds bolted. They told everyone back in town what had happened to the madmen and the pigs. Those who heard about it were angry about the drowned pigs.

A mob formed and demanded that Jesus get out and not come back.

AWAKEN!!!

This account of dealing with demons controlling humans was just a portion of the ministry of Jesus.

Even they recognized the Son of God walking by without being introduced. The evil spirits in those men saw the Spirit of God in Jesus approaching and recognized the authority He had over them.

In these last days we are in, it is just as controversial as then. We have been given the same authority in Jesus’ name, being a child of the kingdom. I believe very soon, these same type of happenings will occur in our day and become more prevalent. There is a generation of bold ones coming to the forefront. I also see the religious & secular crowd will despise and reject these things. This world cries out for the supernatural in movies, games, DVD’s, magic, fortunes, etc. The excitement of the supernatural phenomena excludes fear and destruction, but that’s ok, cause it is acceptable. Let someone testify of being delivered from demonic powers, or healed from an incurable disease, maybe set free from addiction in the matter of minutes, and then persecution and venom starts flowing!

I tell you, I would love to be ridiculed for taking part in Jesus’ ministry. He came to set the captives free, bring joy to those that are down trodden, heal those with infirmities, give sight to the blind, and life to dead bones! Watch for it, there is a Bride awakening to the revelation of the Word of God.
Instead of watching, be part of it! What a day to be on this earth. AWAKEN!!!!!

Mike Maxson

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CIA chief warns Iran could have nukes ready by 2012

July 1, 2010 / admin / No comments

June 28, 2010

SpaceDaily.com reports: “Iran has enough low-enriched uranium to make two weapons, which it could have prepared and ready for delivery as early as 2012, CIA director Leon Panetta warned Sunday.

‘We think they have enough low-enriched uranium for two weapons,’ Panetta told the ABC network’s ‘This Week’ program.

Tehran would need a year to enrich it fully to produce a bomb and it would take ‘another year to develop the kind of weapon delivery system in order to make that viable,’ he said.

Iran is under mounting international pressure over its suspect nuclear program, which the West fears masks a covert weapons drive.

The Islamic republic vehemently denies the charge, but has been flexing its military muscle mainly in the strategic Gulf region by staging regular war games and showcasing an array of Iran-manufactured missiles…”

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US & Israel Warships in Suez May Be Prelude to Faceoff with Iran

June 20, 2010 / admin / 2 comments

Egypt allowed at least one Israeli and 11 American warships to pass through the Suez Canal as an Iranian flotilla approaches Gaza. Egypt closed the canal to protect the ships with thousands of soldiers, according to the British-based Arabic language newspaper Al Quds al-Arabi.

International agreements require Egypt to keep the Suez open even for warships, but the armada, led by the USS Truman with 5,000 sailors and marines, was the largest in years. Egypt closed the canal to fishing and other boats as the armada moved through the strategic passageway that connects the Red and Mediterranean Seas.

Despite Egypt’s reported refusal to block the canal to Iranian boats, the clearance for the American-Israeli fleet may be a warning to Iran it may face military opposition if the Iranian Red Crescent ship continues on course to Gaza.

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Pope Benedict Pleads for Forgiveness

June 12, 2010 / admin / 3 comments

Top Vatican officials — including the future Pope Benedict XVI — did not deny a priest who molested as many as 200 deaf boys, even though several American bishops repeatedly warned them that failure to act on the matter could embarrass the church, according to church files newly unearthed as part of a lawsuit.

Pope Benedict begged for forgiveness for the paedophile priest scandals that have shaken faith in the Roman Catholic Church.

The pontiff pledged to “do everything possible” to ensure that prelates don’t rape or molest children ever again.

Pope Benedict said: “And so it happened that, in this very year of joy for the sacrament of the priesthood, the sins of priests came to light, particularly the abuse of the little ones.

“We insistently beg forgiveness from God and from the persons involved, while promising to do everything possible to ensure that such abuse will never occur again.”

The Victims groups had been hoping for a mea cupla and clear-cut action plan to protect children weren’t satisfied, and his legacy at the Vatican office that dealt with sex abuse has come under scrutiny.

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Ahmadinejad Stresses ‘New World Order’ while joining with Russia for nuclear plant.

June 9, 2010 / admin / One comment

Ahmadinejad said that the conditions we are experiencing today need planning for new orders in the world and (our) cooperation and co-thinking for organizing the conditions.

While Russia and Iran are working together to begin operating Tehran’s first nuclear plant, claiming that they are “embarking on the path to peaceful nuclear energy”.  The Nuclear power plant is expected to come online by the end of summer.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in March the launch of the nuclear power station in Iran would be premature amid efforts by the West to put pressure on Tehran over its controversial nuclear program.

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Five Million March for Jesus

June 8, 2010 / admin / No comments

Herald Sun reports:  UP to five million people marched through Sao Paulo overnight in a traditional “March for Jesus” that organizers and media claimed was the biggest Catholic demonstration in the world.

The massive crowd streaming along a freeway in the north of the city accounted for around a quarter of Sao Paulo’s population of 20 million, and underlined Brazil’s position as the country with the biggest Catholic population on earth.

The event marked Corpus Christi, which falls 60 days after Easter and is celebrated as a national holiday in Brazil.

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