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A SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVEA SONG OF LOVE Psalm 92
MARCH 2015: COURAGE
Daffodil Meaning:
The sun will
always shine
when I’m with
you!
JESUS:
Take courage! It is I.
Don’t be afraid. Mt.14:27 NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and
burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy
and my burden is light. Mt. 11:28-30 NIV
HE CARETH FOR ME! By Maxine Trigleth
He careth for me when the troubles descend.
When menacing torrents of rain and of winds
Threaten to thrash every fiber within,
He draws me and holds me so close to Him!
He stands by me like a sheltering oak --
Whose life giving branches have power to invoke
All the strength and protection that my life will need.
In the time of temptation--in the times when I weep.
I sense His sweet presence when everything’s right.
The sun richly shining, the sky clear and bright,
When the grass is so green and the flowers are in
bloom
And birds sing their love songs and nest building
zooms.
And God’s special orchestra blends its rare songs --
The cricket, the grasshopper, locust and frog.
Their instruments tuned and their talents displayed,
In the still of the night and sometimes through the
day.
He careth for me in all of my times
And makes life worth living with purpose sublime.
I love Him, I trust Him to guide me each day --
I know He’ll be with me each step of my way!
JESUS:
My purpose
Is to give life
In all its fullness. John 10:10 TLB
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Contents:
Greetings from Cuba & Brazil…….2
Narciso in Peru......……..………… 3
Little Things and Nigeria....….....4- 5
Little David….……………….........6
Be Strong, Take Time…...……..….7
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GREETINGS FROM CUBA!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I recently received the two packages of tracts
that you sent. They served greatly in the work of
our small church in this city. We have been
preaching the gospel house by house in our
neighborhood. We are also starting a campaign
where we go through the phone book and send a
tract to each person at their address.
The tracts are also so helpful for our prison
ministry. The prisoners really appreciate
anything that comes from the outside. They read,
reread, analyze and memorize the tracts. We
give tracts to them when we visit personally and
we also send some through the mail.
I wanted you to know what we are doing with
them because I would like to request more tracts.
Even now I am working on 25 letters to women
in jail to encourage them and give them hope in
the Lord, but this time I will also be able to put a
tract in each letter, which I am sure will be
passed around to many people. I am telling you
this so you know the reach that your work for
the Lord has.
We pray for your daily, for health and for God
to provide your needs so that your ministry can
fulfill the command of the Lord to preach the
word to all creation.
On September 25, 1996, 18 years ago, I received
a booklet called Lecturas Biblicas. It’s now
falling apart, not from neglect but from frequent
use during all these years—clarifying doubts and
preparing sermons for some churches. Maybe
I’m foolish to think you still have some copies of
this book left, but since it’s so useful and such a
blessing I think maybe you do. If not, please
forgive my asking.
Roberto
Cuba
Christian Triumph Note: We think Roberto will
be very pleased when he opens his next shipment
to see that not only do we still have Lecturas
Biblicas but it is now in an updated format! Thank
you, our friends, for supporting us in these efforts. God bless you! (Donna, Missionary Coordinator)
NEWS FROM BRAZIL
Dear Brother! Peace of the Lord Jesus.
How are you?
For me, it is one pleasure that you contact.
I am fine, and I have made distribution of many
tracts in my nation by God’s Glory.
Souls are very precious to the Lord! Souls need
salvation. I supply tracts free in many places of
Brazil, and the Lord has blessed my work.
Many Brazilians receive my literature well.
Gospel tracts are very good for taking God’s
word to the people. Many people have had their
lives changed and received salvation through
Gospel tracts.
When a person reads a tract that a Christian
supplies, a spiritual form of work occurs in his
life. Please, I wish that you will send me a small
package of Gospel tracts in Portuguese. This will
bless my nation and the Brazilians will
understand well. Thank you very much.
Blessings, Dear Brother. Prov. 11:30b
Mario, Brasil, (Edited by Christian Triumph)
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New post on Walking Man ■ The Book
Finally the Rain Stopped by Walking Man
Before we pour the cement to make the ceiling/floor
of the second story, we level it and support it with
these wooden poles.
We’ve had four days of calm after almost a month of
non-stop rain. It was problematic trying to work on
the church construction every day it rained. Water
was coming from everywhere and flooded the space
where Pastor Cesar and his wife and kids live. They
were worried because the water had filled the latrine
they were using and water was starting to come out
of it! Can you imagine have to wade around in that.
Terrible. But now the water level is down again and
we are trying to construct the real bathroom and shut
off that latrine because we need that area anyway
for the next phase of construction.
We’ve been at it since Monday a week ago and now
part of the walls and columns are ready. After that,
we’ll have to put up wood to prop up the roof/floor of
second story for pouring the cement on the front part
of the building. Narciso in Peru Walking Man |
Christian Triumph has six of Narciso’s
books, Walking Man, in English - to give
away if you would like a copy. On the back
of the book, you will read:
Got a heart for missions and a spirit for
adventure? Called out of delinquency and
despite abject poverty, Narciso Zamora
trekked with the Gospel over the mountains
and through the jungles of Ecuador, Peru
and Chile. Join the Walking Man in a literal
journey of a thousand miles – an odyssey of
serenity in adversity.
Excerpt from Narciso’s book (one of his
Gospel adventures: after a Bible Study) The next morning, I told the family that I had
some plastic wares that I wanted to exchange for
food that doesn’t easily spoil. The brother told me
that I hadn’t needed to offer anything but to just
ask because they had plenty for me to take home. …they gave me a sack full of 40 kilos of corn,
squash, peas, lima beans, green beans, potatoes,
carrots, cabbage, and more. I was so happy to
receive that large quantity of food to be able to
take home to my family.
After breakfast, I threw that sack up on my
shoulders and started walking. It was 7:00 a.m.
when I started and within just a few hours, I was
worn out- and the rest of the way was uphill! I had
a mountain to climb, no exaggeration! I sat down
to rest beside the road, then I went a short way
into the woods and found some rope-like vines. I
tied the sack with the vines in the middle, brought
the ends of the vine around my shoulders, tied it
off in a knot, at my chest and I started off again.
It was getting late in the day. I had nothing left.
I was hungry and thirsty but my heart jumped
when I saw the sight of the city up ahead and I
thought, “I’m almost there!” I got home around
4:00 p.m. and my wife ran out to meet me. As she
helped to lift the sack off me, we saw that the
weight and the vines had brought blood to my
shoulders. I was completely exhausted with barely
enough strength to walk into the house; but I was
happy because that day my wife cooked a delicious corn and a vegetable stew. Glory to God! Page 63
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Little Things
Can Make a HUGE Difference
by
Anita:
Yes,
little
things
make a
big
difference; for instance, the little birds that fly
about. We may not pay much attention to them as
to their kind or beauty; however, if or when we
consider what birds can do for man, we might be
amazed.
While searching for food, they can and do feast
on numbers of insects, rodents, as well as weed
seeds which help the farmers harvest more crops.
Without the birds’ assistance, our food would be
much more expensive. (That makes a big
difference!) Also, birds can and do affect old,
barren abandoned fields which spring to new,
productive life because of the seeds.
Mallard ducks are of great benefit, often placed
in swamps and ponds to rid them of mosquito
larvae. This helps control disease.
Psalm 36 promises that God is concerned for
both man and beast. In Luke 12:24, Jesus says,
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they
have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them.NIV
Birds are important to God, and He cares for them.
Then, Jesus added in that same verse: And how
much more valuable you are than birds. NIV
At times, though, we may feel very insignificant.
We may seem little in our own sight or maybe from
another’s point of view as well. But with God, we
are of great value, and His salvation is so important
that Jesus gave His life for us.
God cares for each person no matter who or
where he or she resides! In truth, we all make a
huge difference in this world, especially as we pray
for others and share the Love of God. Anita H.
Editor: In the following article about Nigeria, we
can see that just sending a used Bible will be an
act of love. Even though praying may seem a
small thing - to those whose very lives depend
upon the Lord, prayer is of the utmost
importance. Paul spoke of this to those who
prayed for him - in 2 Corinthians 1:8-11.
We do not want you to be uniformed, brothers,
about the hardships we suffered in the province of
Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond
our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of
life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of
death. But this happened that we might not rely on
ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has
delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will
deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he
will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your
prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf
for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the
prayers of many.
NOW IN NIGERIA! By Donna, Outreach Coordinator
We ask your prayers for our partners in
Nigeria who recently were attacked. As
well, a church in the northern part of the
country was burned to the ground by
Sunni Muslim extremists of the Boko
Harman group.
Praise God no one
was in the church
and none of the
congregation was
harmed, though
many Christians in
Baga were killed.
Musa Mohammed
is the pastor of the
church in Baga.
Many of the
church members
fled to the neighboring country of Niger
for safety.Our man on the ground is
Pastor Japhet Ekpo (see picture), who
lives in Lagos, and established the satellite
church in Baga, in Northern Nigeria. He
writes, “The Muslims want Sharia law to
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be established and want their
independent republic.” The problems are
contained to the northern part of the
country, which the Muslims consider
their land. “For instance, I am of Igbo
origin in the eastern part of Nigeria. We
do not have problems, but they do not
want us there,” explains Pastor Ekpo.
Christian Triumph is preparing a big
mailing bag of tracts and Bibles to send to
Nigeria. The need is greater there now. If
you have an extra Bible you would
consider donating to our readers in
Nigeria, we will gladly forward it on in
the M-bag, a cost-saving mailing method.
Please send to Christian Triumph
Company, PO BOX 5187, Corpus Christi,
Texas 78465-5187. Please include a small
note saying: Bible for Nigeria.
The terrorist group’s activities are
becoming more frequent as Nigeria
approaches their national elections on
February 14th
. Still, please continue in
prayer that God will be manifest in the
lives of our Christian Brothers and Sisters
in Nigeria and protect them from further
violence.
The weapons we fight with are not the
weapons of this world. On the contrary,
they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV
Little Is Much A hedge served to grace the back of our yard,
With privacy afforded replete.
Until we noticed one particular day
That our fence was no longer complete.
A tiny opening had come into view,
With pets---dogs and cats now our visitors.
And what had become of that once private place,
Seemed now to be trod with transgressors.
We never considered how important the shrub,
That took a disease and grew ill.
Until it had died and none took its place
Now visitors came as they willed.
The family no longer enjoyed its release
From the neighbors with an inquiring glance.
The bar-b-que setting was never the same
Since the death in the back hedge row fence.
And who can measure the worth of the small,
As it fits in a much bigger plan
Without it the picture could not be complete
It’s necessary for the whole span.
Who can measure the worth of the smallest of
coins
The penny for the purchase complete.
All alone its value seems so very small
In emergencies what a great treat.
And what of that small piece of chocolate cake
To the one who is counting the cost,
Of trying to take off the excessive weight
It only adds less to the loss.
Oh, little things you’re so important in life
We need to be alert to your birth.
Christ said that even a cup of cold water
Brought rewards of considerable worth.
So Lord, help me please to recognize worth
In tiny deeds that I do every day.
To someone they might be a blessing untold
As he journeys along on life’s way!
Maxine Tolbert Trigleth
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Feeling Inadequate – Too little?
Remember the shepherd boy who
became King!
The Lord said
to Samuel… “I am sending you to
Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen
one of his sons to be king.”
Samuel saw Eliab and thought,
“Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here
before the Lord.”
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not
consider his appearance or his height, for I
have rejected him. The Lord does not look
at the things man looks at. Man looks at
the outward appearance but the Lord looks
at the heart.”
Jesse had seven of his sons pass
before Samuel, but Samuel said to him,
“The Lord has not chosen these…Are
these all the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse
answered, “but he is tending the sheep.”
…Samuel took the horn of oil and
anointed him in the presence of his
brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of
the Lord came upon David in power… I Samuel 16
Later: I Samuel 17:
Early in the morning David left the
flock with a shepherd, loaded up and set
out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the
camp as the army was going out to its battle
positions…David left his things with the
keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines
and greeted his brothers. As he was talking
with them, Goliath, the Philistine
champion from Gath, stepped out from his
lines and shouted his usual defiance, and
David heard it. When the Israelites saw the
man, they all ran from him in great fear.
David said to Saul, “Let no one lose
heart on account of this Philistine; your
servant will go and fight him.”
Saul replied, “You are not able to go
out against this Philistine and fight him;
you are only a boy, and he has been a
fighting man from his youth.”
But David said to Saul, “The Lord
who delivered me from the paw of the lion
and the paw of the bear will deliver me
from the hand of this Philistine.”
Saul said to David, “Go, and the
Lord be with you.”
…Meanwhile the Philistine, with his
shield bearer in front of him, kept coming
closer to David. He looked David over and
saw that he was only a boy… “Am I a dog,
that you come at me with sticks?” And the
Philistine cursed David by his gods…
David said to the Philistine, “You
come against me with sword and spear and
javelin, but I come against you in the name
of the Lord Almighty, the God of the
armies of Israel, whom you have
defied…all those who gathered here will
know that it is not by sword or spear that
the Lord saves; for the battle is the
Lord’s…”
David ran quickly toward the battle line
to meet him. Reaching into his bag and
taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine…so [little] David triumphed
over the Philistine. (Summary of scriptures by Editor) TAKE HEART.
When God is involved, anything can happen.
NIV The Living Insights Study Bible, Charles R Swindoll
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THE U.S.A.
Knocking Them Down
As I watched the Super Bowl last night, I was
reminded of the story of a young man who was an
All-American football player in college went back
to his alma mater as an assistant coach. One of his
main responsibilities in his new job would be to go
out and scout and recruit players for his college
team.
Before he made his first recruiting trip, he went in
to visit with the head coach, the same coach for
whom he had played when he was there in college
some years before. The head coach was a crusty old
veteran. He had held that position as head coach for
many years, was widely known and highly
respected all across the country. The new young
coach said to him, "Coach, I'm about to head out on
my first recruiting trip, but before I go I want to be
sure that we are on the same page. Tell me, Coach,
what kind of player do you want me to recruit?"
The crusty old head coach leaned back in his chair.
He looked the young coach straight in the eyes and
said: "Son, I've been at this job a long time and over
the years I have noticed that there are several
different kinds of players. For example," he said,
"you will find some players who get knocked down
and they stay down. That's not the kind we want!"
And he said, "You will find some players who get
knocked down and they will get right back up and
get knocked down again and then they stay down.
That's not the kind we want!"
And then the old coach said, "But you will also find
some other players who get knocked down and
knocked down and knocked down, and every time
they get knocked down, they get right back up!"
At this point, the young coach got excited and he
said, "Now, that's the kind of player we want, isn't
it, Coach?"
"No!" said the old head coach. "We want the one
doing all that knocking down!!"
Yes, we are called to be strong and to stand firm
and to get back up when were been knocked down -
and we commend people like that for being people
of great faith. We must also remember that we in
the church are called to knock down walls of hate
and hostility and unforgiveness - and to build
bridges of love and reconciliation.
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both
one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall
of hostility. Ephesians 2:14
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I
will build my church and the gates of Hell will not
prevail against it. Matthew 16:18
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LITTLE REMINDER THAT 2015 IS
PASSING QUICKLY.
WE NEED TO TAKE TIME FOR 10 THINGS.
1. Take time to WORK. It is the price of success.
2. Take time to THINK. It is the source of power.
3. Take time to PLAY. It is the secret of youth.
4. Take time to READ. It is the foundation of
knowledge.
5. Take time to WORSHIP. It is the highway of
reverence and washes the dust of the earth from our
eyes.
6. Take time to HELP and ENJOY FRIENDS. It is
the source of happiness.
7. Take time to LOVE. It is the one sacrament of
life.
8. Take time to DREAM. It hitches the soul to the
stars.
9. Take time to LAUGH. It is the singing that helps
with life’s loads.
10. Take time to PLAN. It is the secret of being able
to have time to take time for the first nine things. (author unknown)
With gratitude- Christian Triumph thanks each
of you for every letter, every prayer, and every
supportive act of kindness. May God bless you!
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