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Traveling on I-90

During the week of the 4th, I am traveling on Route 90 West from NY to Michigan. I wondered if there are any Samson guys along I 90 or in Eastern Michigan that I could connect with as I travel. If ... Continue

Started this discussion Jun 25

Gratitude for a Volunteer

Thanks for your help and encouragement, Tony. I appreciate your perspective and your heart. May God remind you of His love for you and His presence as you have pointed us toward Him. Thanks also fo... Continue

Added a post Jun 24

Movie Reviews

Prince Caspian just came out and I give it 4.5 out of 5. Really violent, but stuck pretty close to the story.

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My Prayer Today

This thought from Thomas Merton on Prayer:
In meditative prayer, one thinks and speaks not only with his mind and lips but in a certain sense with his whole being. Prayer is then not just a formula of words, or a series of desires springing up in the heart - is is the orientation of our whole body mind and spirit to God in silence, attention, and adoration. All good meditative prayer is a conversion of our entire self to God.

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We are a fellowship of sinners

I have been thinking about recent posts about how we confess and receive love and forgiveness from one another. The question was raised about guys thinking that they can come and confess to their Samson brothers and get comfortable with sinning again... and again... and again, and not really make progress in their lives. I just read this quote this morning from Richard Foster, and I think it applies to us: I hope it speaks to you like it spoke to me. "Confession is so difficult a Discipline… Continue

Posted on May 5th, 2008 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Weekend of prayer

Here is a prayer for all of us weekend prayer warriors - let's commit this weekend to God and walk in fellowship together with each other. Blessings to you, my brothers! O God my Creator and Redeemer, I may not go forth today except you accompany me with your blessing. Let not the vigor and freshness of the morning, or the glow of good health, or the present prosperity of my undertakings, deceive me int a false reliance upon my own strength. All these good gifts have come to me from You. The… Continue

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments (Add)

In His presence

Feel free to use the blog here as a response tool or your devotional. If you want to structure some thoughts here, you can use the ACTS acrostic sometimes used in prayer. - Adoration, to praise the Lord - Confess here what you need to confess to your Lord and your brothers - Thanksgiving to keep us grateful for God's provision - Supplication - what do you need today? OR you can just write what's on your mind. Love you, brothers! Bill Here goes... Almighty and eternal God, You are… Continue

Posted on April 18th, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Holy week prayers

Eternal Father of my soul, let my first thought today be of You, let my first impulse be to worship You, let my first speech be Your name, let my first action be to kneel before You in prayer. For Your perfect wisdom and perfect goodness: For the love with which You love mankind: For the love with which You love me: For the great and mysterious opportunity of my life: For the indwelling of your Spirit in my heart: For the sevenfold gifts of your Spirit: I praise and worship You, O Lord. Yet… Continue

Posted on March 17th, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 10:30am on July 3rd, 2008, H said…: Happy 4th, my brother..may you and yours have a safe one!!! Be blessed!

H

At 8:06pm on June 30th, 2008, Fabian Eric said…: Hey Bro how are you? Havent heard from you lately. Im getting near a long weekend,lets talk.Love ya my brother!

At 11:17pm on June 28th, 2008, H said…: Just wanted to leave you some encouragement!! May you be the Holy Spirit's vessel tomorrow- to speak Truth, in the matchless name of Jesus!

Love ya, man!!
H

At 3:11pm on June 21st, 2008, Fabian Eric said…: Hey bro,glad to hear youre better! Its always a blessing and encouragement when we are able to make a differance in other brothers lives!
Thats Gods power huh? I would like to talk with you someday,I work shiftwork,Im a miner in Arizona and right now Im headed for work ,3 to 11! Take care, no retreat no surrender! God bless you bro!

At 3:13pm on June 19th, 2008, Fabian Eric said…: Im praying bro!

At 5:54pm on June 18th, 2008, Fabian Eric said…: Hey Buddy, what ever youre going through always remember Christ in you, if youre going through hell just keep going,Jesus was kicking back when the storm was at its worst! love ya Brother!

At 7:26pm on May 31st, 2008, Scott Smith said…: Hello Bro! Peace and blessings to you!

At 3:33pm on May 29th, 2008, Dennis M said…: bill--
how did the group go? sure did miss everyone.
dennis

At 10:16pm on May 27th, 2008, Dennis M said…: Bill,
won't be able to be there tomorrow nite with you guys..my wednesday is going to be full from morning to late evening--thank you for having a samson group for those who can come.

At 12:19pm on May 24th, 2008, Dennis M said…: Bill,
hope to see you soon...had a busy but good week. one of my sons had oral surgery this last week so I was focused on that--sorry I missed the thursday conference call--will try this next week.
let me know what your plans are once you get to dallas.

dennis M

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