events - Pray Network Forum - The Reimagine Network2024-03-28T21:34:51Zhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs1/feed/tag/eventsGood news, anyone?https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs1/good-news-anyone2014-08-11T16:23:06.000Z2014-08-11T16:23:06.000ZJohnny Russell Almondhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/JohnnyRussellAlmond<div><p></p><p align="center"><b>“I can’t decide whether to watch the evening news, and be unable to eat;</b></p><p align="center"><b>or to watch the nightly news, and be unable to sleep.”</b></p><p align="center"><b>- Anonymous</b></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">The person who said this would have an even bigger problem these days.</p><p align="center">Up-to-the-minute 24/7 news keeps us informed of the global turn of events—</p><p align="center">events often so discouraging, we begin to wonder how the world even holds together.</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Reviewing today’s CNN headlines does little to encourage an optimistic outlook for the future—</p><p align="center"><i>ISIS executes Yazidis who refuse to convert, crucifying people and bragging about it online;</i></p><p align="center"><i>Ebola outbreak has killed 961 people, triggering international public health emergency;</i></p><p align="center"><i>St. Louis suburb scene of looting and violence, following shooting of teen by police;</i></p><p align="center"><i>West Bank clashes in Hebron turn deadly, as Mideast spirals in war and terror;</i></p><p align="center"><i>Iraq President appoints new prime minister, complicating power struggle;</i></p><p align="center"><i>Tens of thousands of Yazidis flee trying to escape ISIS in Iraq and Syria;</i></p><p align="center"><i>Iraqi tanks surge toward Baghdad, threatening the U.S. Embassy.</i></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">In an effort to end its broadcast on a good note, a major network has a “Making a Difference” segment.</p><p align="center">It’s nice to hear about occasional sparks of goodness in a fallen world, gleams of hope in the shadows.</p><p align="center">However, when “everything nailed down comes loose,” we ask what in the world will happen next.</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Jesus warned of “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6)—as always, it turns out He’s right.</p><p align="center">He said “heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away” (Matthew 24:35).</p><p align="center">Nothing short of Christ’s return can bring peace to this troubled world.</p><p align="center">Believe it or not, this dream of universal peace will materialize.</p><p align="center">Revelation could be summarized—relax, we’re going to win!</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">In the midst of all the bad news, here’s some good news that’s a promise we can count on coming true—</p><p align="center"><b>“As the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west,</b></p><p align="center"><b>so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” (Matthew 24:27)</b></p><p> </p><p align="center">Johnny R. Almond</p><p align="center">Christian preacher and writer</p><p align="center">Author, <i>Gentle Whispers from Eternity</i></p><p align="center">GentleWhispersFromEternity-ScripturePersonalized (copy, paste to browser for blog & bio)</p></div>The menace of war and the promise of peacehttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs1/the-menace-of-war-and-the-promise-of-peace2014-04-23T19:16:58.000Z2014-04-23T19:16:58.000ZJohnny Russell Almondhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/JohnnyRussellAlmond<div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b>“Cannons and fire-arms are cruel and damnable machines;</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b>I believe them to have been the direct suggestion of the Devil.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b>If Adam had seen in a vision the horrible instruments his children were to invent,</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b>he would have died of grief.”</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;text-align:center;" align="center"><b>- Martin Luther</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">At times it feels there are hawks everywhere—but a Dove is on the believer’s shoulder.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Benjamin Franklin was certainly right—“there never was a good war or a bad peace.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Incredibly, this world seems to thrive on war—over 100,000 killed in Syria so far!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Afghanistan and Iraq have been battlegrounds for years, and are not yet quiet.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Millions have died in combat, with “the war to end all wars” not yet fought.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Ukraine trembles in the shadow of her giant threatening neighbor Russia.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Will America’s paratroopers in Poland keep the menacing bear at bay?</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">“Wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6) pervade the daily news. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Peace at last is the promise of Scripture—God speed the day!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">“They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. ”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center">Isaiah 2:4 <span style="font-size:9pt;">ESV</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;text-indent:0.5in;" align="center">Johnny R. Almond</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"> Pastor, Colonial Beach Baptist Church, Virginia</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;text-indent:0.5in;" align="center">Author, <i>Gentle Whispers from Eternity—Scripture Personalized</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;text-indent:0.5in;" align="center"><a href="http://www.GentleWhispersFromEternity-ScripturePersonalized.com">www.GentleWhispersFromEternity-ScripturePersonalized.com</a></p></div>Watch Live Streaming Video Friday, Sept 30th from Opryland!https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs1/watch-live-streaming-video-friday-sept-30th-from-opryland2011-09-28T10:30:00.000Z2011-09-28T10:30:00.000ZAwakenUS.comhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/AwakenUScom<div>Watch LIVE Streaming, nationwide TV video interview with Terry & Barbi Franklin from Opryland Hotel on Friday, Sept 30th, 12noon CT on "AFA Today". They are introducing the <a href="http://www.awakenus.com/" target="_blank">www.AwakenUS.com</a> story to their first media venue. Unite with millions across our land for this prayer effort Nov 21 - Dec 31, 2011! <a href="http://www.afr.net/" target="_blank">Click this link to watch at AFR for Live Streaming Video online</a></div>AwakenUs: 40 Days to Fast and Prayhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs1/awakenus-40-days-to-fast-and-pray2011-09-27T19:30:00.000Z2011-09-27T19:30:00.000ZAwakenUS.comhttps://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/AwakenUScom<div>See <span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="http://www.awakenus.com/" target="_blank">www.AwakenUS.com</a></span> to learn about nation-wide fasting & prayer event! We're calling prayer warriors and churches all across America to unite in prayer for a Spiritual Awakening in our land Nov 21 - Dec 31, 2011. Thousands have already joined the effort nationwide. Millions will be hearing about this united season of prayer over the next month. Please spread the news!<br /></div>