Spring has finally arrived and we are fast approaching the 2013 Family Freedom Walk on Saturday, May 11th. Last year the Lord brought in over $61,000 which absolutely stunned us. We would like to invite you to be a part of what God does this year through the walk. If you can join us that day, call today to register and start getting sponsors (732.350.1187). If you can’t walk with us, please consider being a sponsor. All the net proceeds go to support the Addiction Recovery Ministries to help restore lives, marriages and families from the devastation of addiction.
This year our staff is having a friendly competition between the men and the women so it would be great if all our Victory Call readers would sponsor the women’s team for $25.00 but even $5 or $10 will make a difference. This link will take you directly to our webpage if you would give on-line. Family Freedom Walk Support or if you prefer you may mail a check to America’s Keswick 601 Route 530 Whiting, NJ 08759 in either case please designate your gift to FFW: Women’s team.
Thank you so much for your support. We appreciate you.
Blessings,
The Victory Call writers
You and I can make hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of decisions each day. Some are made with very little or no thought at all. Others take serious consideration. In Daniel 1-2, during a very difficult time and under very difficult circumstances, we read about Daniel and his three friends making godly decisions. Daniel 1:8 reveals that Daniel makes some decisions that could have cost him his very life. Few of us are needing to make a decision of this magnitude. Regardless, it is important to note the basis on which decisions should be made. After reading these chapters I then read the following in Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian, page 34
“We all let factors that are external (outside advice) or internal (past experience or prejudices) play a role when we decide what job to take, how to parent our kids, or what to do with our money. We all draw on something when deciding how to live and what choices to make. The question is, to what are you looking for guidance? What ultimate authority is informing you and influencing your choices and conclusions?
We may think there’s quite a range of possible answers for such a question, but they actually boil down to two: we’re being guided either by the wisdom of this world or by the wisdom of God. It’s that simple.
We’re told it’s far more fashionable to be our own guide, to develop our own standards, to operate according to our own rules, and to come to our own conclusions. This is pounded into our lives relentlessly (and seductively) through Madison Avenue marketing. It’s the mantra of Hollywood’s “beautiful people.” The most current “wisdom” seems much more up-to-date, relevant, and reliable than the seemingly outdated wisdom revealed by God.
Yet Christians have always been called by God to be people of the Book, regardless of how outmoded that rule might seem to others. The Bible is God’s manual on how to live unfashionably. We’re to be constantly asking “What does the Bible say?” and then living and choosing accordingly.”
Praying we will all have Daniel courage today and in the days to come as we make decisions!
Blessings,
Kathy Withers
Kathy’s on staff at America’s KESWICK in the Development Department. Kathy has been married to her husband Dave for 27 years. They have two adult children. Kathy is active in her local Church and has taught Sunday School and Bible Studies for women. Her passion is to encourage women to deepen their walk with Jesus Christ by finding and living out the truths of God’s Word.
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