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*Finding Peace* 12/7/01 ______________________ If you enjoy this free daily email service, I encourage you to spread the word to family and friends that we may bring inspiration into the lives of many! If you are not on the list and this has been passed along to you, join the thousands of HeartTouchers.com readers around the world by sending an e-mail with the word "Subscribe" in the subject line to: HeartTouchers@aol.com Visit our inspirational web site and read all the past stories in our archives at: http://www.HeartTouchers.com ____________________________________________ Happy Holidays from HeartTouchers.com We wanted to let everyone know that for Christmas we will be offering our book, Straight From the Heart "A Celebration of Life" for only $13 (instead of the regular price of $14.95), and best of all, we will pay the shipping! So if you have any interest in purchasing an autographed copy of the book for yourself, or as a gift for your loved ones, now is the time to get it! But if you want them in time for Christmas, you need to act fast! IMPORTANT! This is only for those orders that come directly to us and not the publisher and we can only accept checks and money orders. For those who still want to order the book by credit card, you can still do so through the publisher at: http://www.booklocker.com/bookpages/michaeltpowers01.html but you will be paying full price and shipping. To order your autographed copy send a check or money order for $13 (We pay the shipping!) for each book made out to Michael T. Powers, and then send it to: Michael T. Powers 1918 Liberty Lane Janesville, WI 53545 Hurry! Time is running out! To preview the book by reading some of the stories visit: http://www.HeartTouchers.com/michael_t__powers/ AOL Users Click below: Straight From the Heart: A Celebration of Life _________________________________________ FINDING PEACE By Roger Campbell The Middle East is exploding again. Sirens, the flashing lights of emergency vehicles, missiles flying, people crying and dying signal a dreaded increase in violence in that strategic region, making an unpleasant atmosphere for celebrating the season when we sing about peace on earth. "Jerusalem" means city of peace or foundation of peace, but the history of that troubled city is one of war and destruction. The sounds of battle have been heard in Jerusalem for centuries. From the siege of David in 1000 B.C. to the present, the city of peace has experienced 46 sieges and 32 partial destructions. It has been burned to the ground five times. Today, the control of Jerusalem remains one of the most puzzling political, religious and military problems in the world. But it is not the only one. Wars and rumors of wars have besieged the people of the earth through the centuries, fulfilling a key prophecy of the One whose birth we celebrate at Christmas (Matthew 24:6-7). Speaking of Christmas, whatever happened to peace on earth? During another troubled Christmas season, I wrote: "The angels came announcing peace The night of Jesus' lowly birth; Yet trouble here still does not cease, And wars and wrongs remain on earth. Where is this peace on earth for men That rang so sweet on Bethlehem's hills, that sent the shepherds seeking then The Savior who would cure their ills?" What's the answer to the reasonable rhyming question? Peace loving people want to know. According to the Bible, peace is available in three dimensions: peace with God, the peace of God and world peace. The last of these treasures awaits fulfillment, but the first two have been discovered and experienced by millions. Billy Graham's first best-selling book, "Peace with God," explained the reason for the lack of personal peace to be the sins that have separated us from God and pointed readers to faith in Christ to remedy the problem. Paul, who had terrorized Christians while a troubled man himself, agreed, saying we are justified through faith and as a result have peace with God (Romans 5:1). The peace of God goes a step further, bringing peace when everything about us seems to be falling apart. To achieve this, I start each day quoting the Bible formula for a peaceful life (Philippians 4:6-8), which simply says we're to worry about nothing and pray about everything. In his famous carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," Phillips Brooks emphasizes the simplicity of faith by urging us to receive peace as a gift that is all wrapped up in the Prince of Peace. He is saying, "Receive God's gift by faith and have a peaceful Christmas," even in troubled times: "How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given: So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven, No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still the dear Christ enters in." Roger Campbell rcministry@ameritech.net Send Roger an e-mail and let him know what you thought! _____________________________ Roger Campbell resides in Michigan and has been in the ministry for more than thirty-five years. Since 1974 he has had an extensive ministry in local church conferences and Christian radio. He is also the author of some seventeen books. To purchase his books or to find out more info on this ministry, Visit Roger's web site at: http://www.rogercampbellministries.com You can write to him at: Roger Campbell P.O. Box 301004 Waterford, MI 48330 _________________________________________ AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Old fashioned lights upon the tree Icicles shimmer for all to see Popcorn and cranberries strung with care Brightly wrapped gifts for all to share. A wreath with holly and a scarlet bow Stockings on the mantle, all hung in a row Bright red candles gleaming bright Cookies and milk for Santa tonight. The moonlight glistening on pure white snow Families gathered 'round the fire's warm glow The carolers singing peace on earth As everyone celebrates Jesus' birth. My old fashioned wish for you this year Be thankful for all that you hold dear Family and Friends--Health and Love Sent to us from heaven above Linda Hotger bhotger@pcpartner.net Write Linda and let her know what you thought of her poem! _______________________________ Linda lives on a farm in Iowa with her husband, Bill. They have been married 29 years and have one daughter. They grow corn and soybeans and have a cow/calf operation. Linda enjoys writing poetry, volunteering at her local hospital, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. Please visit her web site at: http://www.geocities.com/linda_hotger/index.html ____________________________________________ Reader Feedback! Hi Michael, Just had to write and tell you how much I enjoyed the story today. So powerful, and I wrote Roger and told him so. He is a jewel. Hilma Alhstorz@aol.com Oh Michael -- another good story about the love of our Lord to show Roger what a dear family he helped out. I marvel at the miracle that is too. Yep Santa is one smart fellow. God bless - MC romans83839mc@juno.com PS I recycle my Christmas cards every year and give where I feel led to with the money I save. This year it is to a needy family -- a Christmas meal plus a few extra's. But I do HAVE to put in a few coins every time I pass a kettle also. My parents would give me a roll of pennies as a child so I wouldn't miss putting a penny in each one. I was thrilled the year they gave me a roll of nickels -- inflation!! Amen!!!! for your story. May the love of giving keep on growing!!!!!! Pat Sewell ps513@webtv.net I feel like I know Roger, from all of our correspondence and his stories, and I did buy his book! My, what a wonderful gift God gave US in Roger Dean Kiser, Sr.! Kinda like the watch-- he took what he had-- a horror story of a life, and gave it to us in the form of stories that put our lives into perspective again and again! Merry Christmas! Anne Jones D A J SB@aol.com _________________________________________ Thought For The Day: "The past should be a springboard not a hammock."--Iverne Ball Verse for the Day: "...but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind me, and reaching forth unto those things which are before." --Philippians 3:13 Kid's Thought For The Day: This woman and her son are in a nice restaurant. There's quite a bit of food left over, so the woman tells the waiter, "Please put the meat in a bag for the dog." The son jumps up, "Wow, Mom, are we getting a dog?" Parent's Thought For The Day: MICHELANGELO'S MOTHER: "Can't you just paint on walls like other children?" Coach's Thought For The Day: "...For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are to progress. If you are not intent about what you are doing, you aren't able to resist the temptation to do something else that might be more fun at the moment."--John Wooden Writer's Thought For The Day: "What is written without effort is in generally read without pleasure." --Samuel Johnson Deep Thought For The Day: "My friends accused me of being a hypochondriac, which made me think: What if I 'am' a hypochondriac, in addition to all these other ailments I have?" ___________________________________________ _ /_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS \_\ / HeartTouchers@aol.com /_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no \_\/\ \ longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I \_\/ live in the body I live for the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." 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They said it was the best Christmas gift we could have given them!! You did such a beautiful job! They were so surprised and so touched--they really, really, really loved it. Thanks for helping to make it so special to us all. My mom mentioned how the songs were perfect for the video too! Thanks again!" Kelli-- College Station, TX Let me make you a video from your pictures or home movies! Check out the web page for Michael's video production business! Visit: http://www.hearttouchers.com/video_imagery/ AOL Users click here: Video Imagery ___________________________________________ Would you like to see your story in HeartTouchers.com? Writer's guidelines can be found on our Web site here: http://www.HeartTouchers.com/guidelines/ AOL Users click here: Writer's Guidelines ___________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE: "I need a daily source of inspiration and encouragement in my life!" 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