Monday, February 13, 2012

20 Ways Satan May Try to Destroy You this Week

He is the serpent, the Great Dragon, Beelzebul, the ruler of this world, the prince of the power of the air, the evil one, and the adversary. He is Satan. And—if you are a follower of Jesus Christ—he hates your guts with a passion. Like a roaring lion he is prowling about seeking to destroy you. How can you stand firm and resist the devil so that he will flee from you? First, do not be naive; you must consider his ways.

Here are 20 ways Satan may try to destroy you this week , how the Bible says we are to stand firm and resist, and  the armor and the weapons we are to use in the battle. READ MORE

by Dr. Paul Tautges serves Immanuel Bible Church in Sheboygan, WI as pastor since 1992. He is the husband of Karen and father of ten children. Paul is also an adjunct professor at several seminaries and author of seven books. 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

"Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit"

Below is the Code of the U.S. Navy Seals, who are the subject of the upcoming movie Act of Valor. Their Code is an outward expression of a warrior code hard-wired into every man's soul.

Loyalty to Country, Team and Teammate

    Serve with Honor and Integrity On and Off the Battlefield

    Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit

    Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of your teammates

    Excel as Warriors through Discipline and Innovation

    Train for War, Fight to Win, Defeat our Nation’s Enemies

    Earn your Trident everyday

    In times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. 

    Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America’s finest special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and protect their way of life.

    I am that man.

    My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I have sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept the responsibility of my chosen profession and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every day. 

    My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own.

    I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men. 

    Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.
    We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I will take charge, lead my teammates and accomplish the mission. I lead by example in all situations.

    I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.

    We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my teammates and the success of our mission depend on me - my technical skill, tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My training is never complete.
    We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready to bring the full spectrum of combat power to bear in order to achieve my mission and the goals established by my country. The execution of my duties will be swift and violent when required yet guided by the very principles that I serve to defend.

    Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and silently guides my every deed. I will not fail.

    Check out a review of  Act of Valor and trailer for the movie, unlike any movie ever made HERE  It's scheduled to open in theaters across the country 2/24/12.