henley family's video journal

Bull Riding

2010-07-25T15:30:00.000-06:00

Bull Riding

2010-07-25T15:21:00.000-06:00

Bull Riding

2010-07-25T15:15:00.000-06:00

Toni

2010-07-25T15:06:00.000-06:00

Village People Were Half Time Show

2010-07-25T14:55:00.000-06:00

Bronco

2010-07-25T14:50:00.000-06:00

Red Lodge Rodeo

2010-07-25T14:39:00.000-06:00

Red Lodge Rodeo 4th July Future Bull Riders Training on Sheep

2010-07-25T14:29:00.000-06:00

Red Lodge Rodeo 4th July Future Bull Riders Training on Sheep

Red Lodge Rodeo 4th July Broncs

2010-07-25T14:16:00.000-06:00

Red Lodge Rodeo 4th July Broncs

Red Lodge Rodeo on 4th of July

2010-07-25T14:05:00.000-06:00

Day in the Park

2010-07-25T13:26:00.000-06:00

A Day in the Park

Medievil Fight Club

2010-07-15T18:20:00.000-06:00

Pretty Bird

2010-07-15T07:13:00.000-06:00

First Rule of Fight Club Don't Fight Without a Cup

2010-07-15T06:44:00.000-06:00

Nice Legs

2010-07-15T06:29:00.000-06:00

Bag Pipes

2010-07-15T06:15:00.001-06:00

Men with pipes and wearing dresses.

Scottish Highland Games

2010-07-15T04:00:00.000-06:00

Scottish Highland Games at the Billings zoo. Nice day was 75 degrees and not crowded

Nicole Making S'more

2010-07-15T03:19:00.000-06:00

Nicole's Last Freshman Concert 2

2010-07-15T02:50:00.000-06:00

FDR Second Bill of Rights Speech Footage

2010-07-14T22:25:00.000-06:00

Did you know that just before FDR died he addressed the nation wanting to seriously give Americans an economic bill of rights like European countries and Japan? This must be before our government was taken over by corporations

jesus christ capitalist

2010-07-14T22:12:00.000-06:00

What if Jesus had American values instead of divine values

Nicole's Last Freshman Concert

2010-07-14T21:48:00.000-06:00

The Prodigal Son

2010-07-13T06:46:00.001-06:00

Jesus' 3 parables in Luke: lost sheep, lost coin, and lost SONS--His ministry is a rescue mission--save lost. What is his bride's ministry? Stay to for more videos showing our life in Montana soon, because I have a lot to download.

Stewards of the Environment

2010-07-02T05:44:00.003-06:00

If Christians believe God created our planet and everything on it, and if Christians are good stewards of the resources provided by God, then why are not Christian leaders speaking out against the environmental disaster in the Gulf?

Humble

2010-07-01T23:12:00.000-06:00

Excerpt from email to Toni after reading today’s devotional: Both of us must become more humble (I am not humble enough) and less judgmental (I am too judgmental), because if we are not humble then we are the opposite--prideful, no matter what form it takes, including religious.

Went Country Line Dancing With a Country Girl Named Toni

2010-06-29T23:26:00.001-06:00

Whazup? Hey we just went line dancing and it was fun! They teach you how to country dancing for free. FREE baby!

bitterness and unforgiveness

2010-06-29T19:10:00.000-06:00

Would not bitterness and unforgiveness escape from me if I am developing into being Christ-like. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Th 5:16-18 NIV). My joy is not necessarily from my situation in life rather it a byproduct from my relationship with my Father. It is great to know it is God's will or my Father wants me to live in happiness, and I can because of his love for me.

Outta sight, outta mind

2010-06-27T06:29:00.001-06:00

Posted to Billings' Church's and Newspaper's Facebook web sites: The Henley family thanks Josie, the people who donate the items, and Harvest Church for the opportunity last night you provided for us to act as the hands and feet of Jesus in our local community by sharing food, clothing, and prayers with the homeless or the impoverished. It was fun! Did you know Jesus Christ was homeless or lived in extreme poverty when He was the man-God on earth? “Jesus said to him [a scribe thinking he wanted to follow Jesus], ‘Foxes have dens, and the birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.’” (Matthew 8:20 NET). It is noteworthy that when the King of kings took our nature upon Himself that He chose to live in the disgrace and distress of extreme poverty, instead of the comfort of wealth and material prosperity. I believe He did this to intensify His identification with us when we are at our lowest points in life, meaning it was for our sake that He became extremely poor. What do you think?

KTVQ - Billings Montana Tornado

2010-06-21T06:36:00.000-06:00

It took the roof off of our entertainment coliseum.

Tornado in Billings Yesterday.

2010-06-21T06:28:00.000-06:00

Billings has not had a tornado in 50 years before yesterday.

Run With the Current

2010-06-20T08:43:00.004-06:00

Today I read Genesis 32:22-32. The title of this passage is “Jacob Wrestles With God.” What does this mean? I think it means Jacob was struggling with God, as I do. Thus, the biblical principle is simply Jacob, who lived at least before 2,000 B.C., and believers and non-believers continue to wrestle or struggle with God or Jesus Christ, because our Father relentlessly intercedes or draws us to Him (like a current) and we continue to struggle with this intercession or His will.

Yesterday my family and our friend Tralee had a lot of fun white water rafting on the Stillwater River with our guide Tim and his lab dog Chocó. I noticed that every time we came to a rapid Tim would say to paddle through it. At first I did not understand why. The river was especially strong at these rapids so the raft did not need us to paddle to propel it. Then it occurred to me that paddling through the rapids helped the raft go with the current.

Life Group

2010-06-19T09:36:00.001-06:00

We meet with our life group yesterday at a picnic in Pioneer Park, grilled and ate, played tennis, horse shoes, passed the softball, and the kids played at the playground. It was very enjoyable coming out of my winter thaw and getting back into to relationships. I am thankful that our church encourages deeper relationships with believers than can be made during a worship service. I really enjoy hearing how Jesus Christ influences and changes ordinary people's lives through our faith and His grace.

What Goes Around, Comes Around

2010-06-19T08:42:00.001-06:00

Today's Bible reading is Genesis 27-31. The biblical principle I got from this scripture is “what goes around comes around.” Just as Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword” (Matthew 26:52 ESV). One meaning is if I live by violence then violence will negatively influence me. In Genesis 27 Jacob deceived his father Isaac into blessing him instead of Esau, then in Genesis 29 Laban (the father of Leah and Rachel) tricked Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel.

The application for me is what practices am I doing (e.g., lying) that I would not want practiced on me. For example, last week my daughter witnessed me lying to avoid listening to a solicitor that wanted me to sign his political petition. (I told the solicitor that I was not a Montana registered voter). After that, my daughter made a commit about my lying, which of course I attempted to justify. But later I thought, she may have made a mental note and may use a similar practice on me in the future, which is very uneasy her being a teenager.

Pictures from this Winter

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God offers simple directions to heavenly destination

2010-04-28T21:08:00.001-06:00

I saw this article in our local newspaper and thought it was cool. I wish I wrote it. I expecially like the part about (1) admit, (2) agree, and (3) accept.

Faith and values: God offers simple directions to heavenly destination
RACHAEL NICAR For The Gazette | Posted: Saturday, April 24, 2010 12:00 am

I can remember as a 7-year-old going to my grandparents’ house for a week.

Mom and Dad bought a ticket, gave me some spending money, put me on a Greyhound bus and told me not to talk to strangers or get off the bus until I saw my grandma out the window. They made it very clear to me that my destiny was Ralls, Texas.

God has done the same for you. He has placed you on a journey. He has a destiny for your life (and you’ll be glad to know it is not Ralls, Texas).

1 Thessalonians 5:9 says, “For God has destined us not for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

According to the Bible, God’s destiny for your life is salvation. Your intended destination is heaven.

God has done exactly what my parents did. He has purchased your passage. He has equipped you for the journey. God loves you so much that he wants you to be with him forever.

The choice, however, is up to you. Even though he stands at the door with ticket paid and pocket money for the trip, many choose to go in directions other than the one God intends. That is the problem.

What is that problem? Our problem? Sin. (We’re on the wrong bus.)

When my parents gave me that ticket and told me which bus to board, I believed them, and I did what they said. I trusted them. I know they loved me, and I knew they knew more than I did. So, I got on board.

There are many buses, each of them promising to take you to happiness. There is the bus of pleasure, of possessions, of power, of passion.

I saw a bus called “party” and got on board. It was full of people laughing and carousing; they seemed to be enjoying a nonstop party. It was quite some time before I learned they had to be loud to cover up all the pain inside.

The word for getting on the bus is “sin.” I’ll go my way instead of God’s way. Right in the middle of the word “sin” is the word “I.” Sin is when we say, I’ll do what I want, no matter what God says.

To board the wrong bus is a serious mistake.

What does God want you to do? He wants you to get on his bus. How is this done? Three simple steps: admit, agree, accept.

1. Admit that God has not been first place in your life and ask him to forgive your sins. “If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.” (1 John 1:9)

2. Agree that Jesus died to pay for your sins and that he rose from the dead and is alive today. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

3. Accept the gift of salvation he offers through grace.

Would you let him save you?

The Rev. Rachael Nicar is drama director at Open Bible Church of Hardin.

What Comes First Chicken or Egg?

2010-04-28T06:20:00.000-06:00

First, the advantages and disadvantages of having four Gospels instead of a single Gospel are discussed. Second, how to answer a sincere question from a friend who is pondering how to distinguish between the words of Jesus and the opinions of the early church is explained.

First, there are several advantages to having four gospels instead of just one. Having four gospels gives readers a four-dimensional look into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Each gospel is from a different author, addressed to a particular audience, compiled from different sources, and offers a unique purpose. In addition, each gospel is no more or no less God-breathed or inspired by God than the other. To illustrate, “the gospel of Matthew utilized eyewitness material for instructing early Jewish Christians. Mark, who had close contact with Peter, summarized Peter’s preaching in his Gospel. Luke used oral and written sources to produce a careful historical account of early Christian events.”

Second, distinguishing between the words of Jesus and the opinions of the early church is clarified. “The message of the Gospels produced the churches; the churches did not produce the message. We must reject critical views of Gospel origins that attribute the tradition to the church rather than seeing the role of the tradition in creating the church.” The Holy Spirit guided both the authors in writing the gospels and the members of the early Christian church in accepting the gospels. “As these Gospels circulated throughout the New Testament world, the Spirit of God guided the members of the Early Christian church to accept them.”

This question of what comes first the Gospels or the church is very challenging to clarify, especially to a non-believer, from a scientific approach. The best source to gain an understanding and appreciation that the gospels came before the church is by studying the New Testament itself and study it within the content of its history and literary genre. From scripture, the conclusion can only be that the biblical text is equivalent to the words coming directly from the mouth of God. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB).

In summary, having four gospels gives readers a four-dimensional look into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The message of the Gospels guided by the Holy Spirit produced the churches; the churches did not produce the message. Moreover, most importantly, God inspires the gospels.

2010-04-25T09:29:00.000-06:00

Oldie but a Goodie

Character Study of Apostle John

2010-04-25T09:26:00.000-06:00

Lesson 1 - Loved

• Who is the disciple whom Jesus loved or the beloved disciple?
• Main passage—the disciple whom Jesus loved, “Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, ‘Lord, who is going to betray you?’)” (John 21:20 NIV).
o Numerous cross reference verses put the beloved disciple at the same places and times as John.
 “Leaning back against Jesus, he asked him, ‘Lord, who is it?’” (John 13:25 NIV).
 “Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord.’ So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea” (John 21:7 NASB).
 “Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother” (Matthew 10:2 NASB).
• John was one of the first disciples chosen by Jesus. Thus, John was a first string pick, and He was with Jesus from the beginning of His ministry until His death on the cross.
 “Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them” (Matthew 4:21 NASB).
• Another verse evidencing that John was a first string disciple from the beginning.
 “Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves” (Matthew 17:1 NASB).
• When Jesus met Moses and Elijah on the mountain, he needed support and company, so he turned to John along with his brother James and Peter—His inner circle.
 “Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple [the disciple whom Jesus loved] would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?’” (John 21:23 NIV).
• Again, John was at this place and time, and ironically, John is the only disciple to die of old age!
o Although scripture does not explicitly state that John is the beloved disciple, the consensus of most biblical scholars is that implicitly the beloved disciple is John.
 “Traditionally he has been identified with the beloved disciple of the fourth gospel (John 13:23; 19: 26; 20: 2 and 21: 7, 20. He could also be the unnamed disciple of 1f:35 and perhaps18: 15f. and 19:35).”

• Illustrations
o The act of Jesus filling their nets with fish illustrates that Jesus Christ not only performs miracles and heals the sick, but He loves by providing us with our daily needs in addition to saving us.
o The proper response to such love is illustrated by how the fishermen stopped everything and followed Jesus. Following Jesus is more than accepting Him as savior. Following includes throwing out the old life completely and replacing it with a new life committed to the Lord.
• In conclusion, John, of all people, had to acutely experience love from Jesus, because he was closely with Christ from the very beginning of His ministry until his death.
• Application
o As we will discover in Lesson 3 - Loving, Jesus dearly loved John, which transformed John to be more loving to others. The power of Jesus’ love transformed John’s life from a rugged fisherman into a loving apostle doing the will of God and bearing much fruit. What has been the outcome of Jesus love for you?
• Bibliography
o Bauckham, R. “The Beloved Disciple as Ideal Author.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament 49, (1993): 21-44. New Testament Abstracts, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Browning, W.R.F., eds. “John the Apostle.” In A Dictionary of the Bible. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/artical/opr/194/e1014 (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Carey, Gary, and James L. Roberts, eds. The New Testament. Nebraska: Cliffs Notes, 1999. NetLibrary e-book.
o Collins, Raymond F. “From John to the Beloved Disciple: an Essay on Johannine Characters.” Interpretation 29.4 (1995): 359+. General OneFile. Web. 9 April 2010.
o Fonck, Leopold. “St. John the Evangelist.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 8. New York: Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08492a.htm (accessed 9 April 2010).
o iLumina. CD-ROM, Gold Premium, version 2.8. Illinois: Tyndale Publishers, 2006.
o “John, St.” Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed. 17 Vols. Gale Research, 1998. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hill, Michigan: Gale, 2010. http://galenet.galegroup.com/ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/servlet/BioRC
o “John the Apostle, Saint.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2010. Web. 9 April 2010 http://search.eb.com/eb/articale-9043818
o “John the Evangelist.” Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Kingsbury, Jack Dean. “The Gospel of John.” Interpretation 49, no. 4 (October 1, 1995): 341-389. ATLA Religion database with ATLA Serials, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Metzger, Bruce, and Michael D. Coogan, eds. The Oxford Guide to People & Places of the Bible. New York: Oxford, 2001.
o Ryan, Patrick J. “Privileged Insight.” America, April 3, 1993, 23. http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 9, 2010)
o Smalley, Stephen S., and John Sweet. “John The Apostle.” The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible. Ed. Bruce M. Metzger and Michael D. Coogan. Oxford University Press, 2001. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Liberty University. 9April 2010 http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t97.e167
o Thompson, Marianne Meye. “The Gospel According to John.” The Cambridge Companion to The Gospels. ed. Cambridge University Press, 2006. Cambridge Collections Online. Cambridge University Press. 09 April 2010 DOI: 10.1017/CCOL0521807662.010
o Who’s Who in Christianity. New York: Routledge, 2002. NetLibrary e-book.

Lesson 2 - Judgmental and Ambitious

• John was not perfect; He acted judgmental and ambitious on occasion during the middle of Jesus’ ministry.
• First main passage—judgmental, “When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, ‘Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?’ But Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they went to another village” (Luke 9:54 NIV).
o John and James were referencing in the 2 King 1:10, 12 when God sent fire from heaven, because Elijah requested this to destroy the King of Samaria’s men.
o Jesus scolded the brother’s for judging the Samaria village, and He said, “You don’t even know what spirit is causing you to say this.”
o Jesus explicitly establishes that judging and reprisal is His role only.
o “James, son of Zebedee, and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder)” (Mark 3:17 NIV).
 Historical setting
• At one time or another, Peter, Andrew, James and John, as well as Philip, all lived in Bethsaida. It was one of the most flourishing fishing spots on the Sea of Galilee. The name itself meant “House of Fish” or “Fishery.” The historian Josephus said that there were as many as three hundred thirty fishing boats operating on the Sea of Galilee in his day.
• Fishing was strenuous hard work, and it naturally attracted a rather rough-and-ready type of person. James and John were called “sons of thunder” before Jesus changed their lives. After that, John became known for his tenderness.
 “Sons of Thunder” possibly refers to James and John’s fiery disposition.
• Second main passage— ambitious, “James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, ‘Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You’” (Mark 10:35ff NASB).
o In Matthew, James and John’s mother also requested that her sons receive the most honored places in Christ’s kingdom.
o “’You don’t know what you are asking,’ Jesus said to them. ‘Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?’ ‘We can, ‘they answered” (Matthew 20:22 NIV).
• Illustrations
o James and John showed their temper when they wanted to destroy the Samaria village for refusing to welcome them.
o John did suffer for Jesus after he asked for the most honored position in the kingdom of God.
 With Peter he was arrested and jailed for preaching about Jesus’ resurrection (Acts 4:1-3).
 John is arrested and jailed a second time probably with Peter, because prominent Jews were jealous of them (Acts 5:17-18).
 He was imprisoned on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9).
• In conclusion, John showed an immature tendency to be anger and selfish during his Christian growth.

• Application
o John’s behavior of anger and selfishness in the middle of Jesus’ ministry shows that he was on a journey of Christian growth, as all Christians are. Selfishness is the opposite of Christ-like behavior--compassion. In addition, acts of selfishness are not within God’s will. Is your life best described as self-centered or self-giving?
• Bibliography
o Bauckham, R. “The Beloved Disciple as Ideal Author.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament 49, (1993): 21-44. New Testament Abstracts, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Browning, W.R.F., eds. “John the Apostle.” In A Dictionary of the Bible. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/artical/opr/194/e1014 (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Carey, Gary, and James L. Roberts, eds. The New Testament. Nebraska: Cliffs Notes, 1999. NetLibrary e-book.
o Collins, Raymond F. “From John to the Beloved Disciple: an Essay on Johannine Characters.” Interpretation 29.4 (1995): 359+. General OneFile. Web. 9 April 2010.
o Fonck, Leopold. “St. John the Evangelist.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 8. New York: Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08492a.htm (accessed 9 April 2010).
o iLumina. CD-ROM, Gold Premium, version 2.8. Illinois: Tyndale Publishers, 2006.
o “John, St.” Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed. 17 Vols. Gale Research, 1998. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hill, Michigan: Gale, 2010. http://galenet.galegroup.com/ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/servlet/BioRC
o “John the Apostle, Saint.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2010. Web. 9 April 2010 http://search.eb.com/eb/articale-9043818
o “John the Evangelist.” Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Kingsbury, Jack Dean. “The Gospel of John.” Interpretation 49, no. 4 (October 1, 1995): 341-389. ATLA Religion database with ATLA Serials, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Metzger, Bruce, and Michael D. Coogan, eds. The Oxford Guide to People & Places of the Bible. New York: Oxford, 2001.
o Ryan, Patrick J. “Privileged Insight.” America, April 3, 1993, 23. http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 9, 2010)
o Smalley, Stephen S., and John Sweet. “John The Apostle.” The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible. Ed. Bruce M. Metzger and Michael D. Coogan. Oxford University Press, 2001. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Liberty University. 9April 2010 http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t97.e167
o Thompson, Marianne Meye. “The Gospel According to John.” The Cambridge Companion to The Gospels. ed. Cambridge University Press, 2006. Cambridge Collections Online. Cambridge University Press. 09 April 2010 DOI: 10.1017/CCOL0521807662.010
o Who’s Who in Christianity. New York: Routledge, 2002. NetLibrary e-book.

Lesson 3 - Loving

• John matures into the loving apostle bearing much fruit.
• Main passage—the commandment that is both old and new: love others, “Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining” (1 John 2:7,8).
o Love others is an old commandment: love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19: 18); and a new commandment: Jesus said love one another as I have loved you (John 13: 34).
o Jesus is love and set the example of how to love.
o Love is the element that should distinguish and identify Christians and the church from everything else.
• Illustration
o “When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’” Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ From that hour the disciple took her into his own household” (John 19:26-27 NASB).
 When Christ was crucified, he told John to take care of his mother (John 19:26-27).
• Normally a family member would have chosen to take care of his mother Mary; however, Jesus’ brothers did not believe in him the way John and Mary (Jesus’ mother) did.
• This event certainly shows that a close, trusting relationship existed between Jesus and John, and more than anything this attest to John’s loving character.
o “They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day” (Act 4:2-3 NIV).
 John challenged the teaching of religious leaders whom denied Jesus’ resurrection, which caused John to be imprisoned.
o “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13 NIV).
 Thus, even opposing religious leaders were amazed at Peter and John’s transformation after being with Jesus.
o “When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them” (Acts 8:14 NIV).
 Remember John wanted to throw fire from heaven down on a village in Samaria when his character was selfish. Now he is loving and praying with and for Samaritans.
o “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3 NIV).
 John was the best teacher of Jesus’ ministry, because he was uniquely qualified as the longest living eyewitness disciple. Thus, his teaching, books, and letters are accurate and trustworthy.
o “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw--that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Revelation 1:1-2 NIV).
 John wrote Revelation while in exile on the island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. The Romans sent him there as punishment for teaching about Jesus Christ.
 The purpose of the book of Revelation is to further testify to the identity of Jesus Christ and to give hope and warning to fellow believers and the church.
• In conclusion, John is the only disciple of the original twelve who lived until he died of natural causes. During his long-life he bore much fruit by teaching, leading, preaching, writing, and witnessing of the transforming power of the love of Jesus Christ available to all.
o Although John is not usually in the spotlight in the Bible, he is always participating in the critical events. He was very close to Jesus, and John’s life truly exemplified Christ-like behavior. Although he was usually not the disciple or apostle in the limelight, the evidence of his character is overwhelming.
o The best evidence of John’s character is the Gospel of John. Christians recommend that non-believers and new believers read this book of the Bible first to appreciate that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and salvation is through Him.
• Application
o John actually put into practice what he was taught by Jesus by caring for His mother after His death on the cross. This act exemplifies how the body of Christ should treat fellow family members. Do you really treat fellow Christians like family?
o John was transformed by his experiences with Jesus. John’s bold behavior and teaching were amazing, even to adversaries! Is your daily life noticeable and astonishingly different?
o John attitude to Samaritans changed from wanting to kill his enemies to praying and loving his enemies. What is your attitude towards opponents?
o John was the quintessential eyewitness to the life of Jesus Christ, and as such evangelized until the end of his life. Have you shared the gospel with anyone lately?
• Bibliography
o Bauckham, R. “The Beloved Disciple as Ideal Author.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament 49, (1993): 21-44. New Testament Abstracts, EBSCO host (accessed April 9, 2010).
o Browning, W.R.F., eds. “John the Apostle.” In A Dictionary of the Bible. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/artical/opr/194/e1014 (accessed April 9, 2010).
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Salvation Message in 141 Characters for Twitter

2010-04-20T18:16:00.000-06:00

I could not have a close/lasting relationship with my Father because of my sinful nature until I repented & accepted Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection on my behalf.

2010 Nicole Choir (2)

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2010 Nicole Choir

2010-04-18T09:49:00.000-06:00

Sing it baby.

2009 Nicole's Last Swim Meet

2010-04-18T08:43:00.000-06:00

2009 Nicole's Last Swim Meet

2010-04-18T07:46:00.000-06:00

Nicole Swim Competition

2010-04-18T07:14:00.000-06:00

Footage from one of Nicole's swim meets.

New Year's Facial Party

2010-04-18T01:14:00.001-06:00

BEST VIDEO YET!!! Here is a new New Year's Party family tradition. We drank the bubbles, ate snacks, played Texas Hold'em, and the NEW TRADITION is facials to start the New Year off with clean and fresh skin!!! It was lots of fun. Hollywood!

Lexy

2010-04-18T00:37:00.001-06:00

This is Lexy making sure there are no crumbs on our carpet. She is a freak for food.

Dog Sledding.mpg

2010-04-17T07:19:00.001-06:00

This dog sledding event reminded me of when we swam with the manatees the second time. Some times when you had a good experience doing something you should just leave it alone. It was super cold and I got sick after watching the dogs eat each others poop icepops the whole trip. Actually we cut the trip short and went back in the hot springs. Unfortunately we did not film the poop eating feast for you, but you wanted to eat today any ways.

Hands And Feet

2010-04-17T06:39:00.001-06:00

I saw this video and it was emotinal for me. Here is why:

That video was emotional and exactly what I needed! I have an opportunity to go to Israel for my seminary studies, and I have an opportunity to go to Ethiopia with Harvest Church to help build a wall for an orphanage school this year as my vacation. I have been praying about this constantly, and I do not see how going to Israel, as a tourist, is biblically justified over the need to go to Ethiopia and serve orphans. The selfish me wants to go to Israel, but when I bring this to God, I believe it may not be His want for me. Do I keep praying about this because I am hoping for Him to give me the message I want?

Here is what Pastor Mike said, "If we are the body of Christ - the hands and the feet - what are our hands saying to others around us?"

Yellowstone Rams

2010-04-17T06:32:00.002-06:00

Two new animals at Yellowstone--Rams! I apologize the quality of the footage is like a Bigfoot sighting. I was holding the camera, not Nicole

Beaver

2010-04-17T06:02:00.002-06:00

Checkout this excellent footage Nicole got of a beaver in Yellowstone this winter. Our tour guide (this is when Grandma Linda was with us) said this was the first time in 15 years at the park that he saw a beaver. And, the beaver was gather sticks to build his damn. It seems like every time we go to Yellowstone we see something we have not seen before. What a treat!

Bison

2010-04-16T23:12:00.001-06:00

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Yellowstone during the winter with bison.

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 7

2010-04-16T06:17:00.001-06:00

Yes, finally the last 2009 Christmas video!!!

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 6

2010-04-16T03:31:00.001-06:00

I'm too sexy for my hat!

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 5

2010-04-16T02:04:00.000-06:00

Oh my Gosh; it is cloths!

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 4

2010-04-15T20:53:00.000-06:00

Where's the rabbit?

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 3

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2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda 2

2010-04-15T06:43:00.000-06:00

Nicole is not the most pleasant person in the morning, but I love her.

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda

2010-04-15T06:35:00.000-06:00

Toni is so sexy!

I Need Humility Not Intellectism

2010-04-15T06:22:00.004-06:00

I know you have not heard from us for a while. We are busy with studies; however, I thought we should share this aspect of our life too, even though it is not as fun as weekend vacations. Here is an excerpt from a discussion reply I had in Seminary school (we have to write in third person [scholarly types likey this]):

This classmate’s evaluation of the canonization of the New Testament offers good points, and significant agreement must be taken and explained. The topic of canonization brings up more question than answers. What comes first faith in Christ or belief in the inspiration of the Bible? This is a chicken or the egg question.

Generally, it is Protestant, evangelical churches’ presupposition or doctrine that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that the term “Bible” is limited to the sixty-six books of the canon. Paul is clear when he says, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB). Inspired is synonymous with God-breathed, which is used in the NIV Bible; therefore, the origin of action is God, not man. This poses a question. When a pastor prays that he preach God’s words, not his words, does that make his sermon God inspired?

Nonetheless, historically the Third Council of Carthage seems to have sanctioned the twenty-seven books of the New Testament. “The Third Council of Carthage (397), attended by Augustine, recognized the twenty-seven New Testament books, and thereafter in the West there was little deviation from that stance.”1 In addition, the Eastern church did not recognize the books of 2 Peter, 2 and 3 John, and Jude; and the Ethiopian church recognized the twenty-seven books and added eight others.2 Thus, man seems to be the authority over the Bible based on the history of different Christian churches picking and choosing which books comprise their Bible.

In conclusion, the scholarly study of canonization raises more questions than answers. Is our generation similar to Job and using what is not understood as an excuse for not trusting God? “You [God] asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I [Job] spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3 NIV). Thus, believers should believe the Holy Bible is God-breathed based on faith, not over intellectualizing. Perhaps believers should seek more opportunities for growth in humility, and fewer opportunities for intellectualizing.

1 D.A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo., An Introduction to the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2005), 735.

2 Carson and Moos, 735.

2009 Christmas With Grandma Linda

2010-04-15T05:58:00.001-06:00

2010-04-01T17:55:00.001-06:00

Good Friday is a day of remembrance when, as Christians, we solemnly reflect on the death of our Savior Jesus on a Roman cross to pay the penalty for our sin. It is a sober reminder of what we did to God before our joyous celebration of what God did for us—resurrect from death and conquer Satan, sin, and death—on Easter Sunday.

“No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
- Jesus Christ (John 10:18)

Find a service time near you and join us on April 2nd.

Watch online and catch a live webcast of our new Good Friday film, if you are unable to attend a service in person.

Webcast Service Times:

Good Friday (Sydney @ 8pm)
Friday April 02, 2010
02:00AM PDT (04/02 09:00 GMT)

Good Friday (London @ 8pm)
Friday April 02, 2010
12:00PM PDT (04/02 19:00 GMT)

Good Friday (New York @ 8pm)
Friday April 02, 2010
05:00PM PDT (04/03 00:00 GMT)

Good Friday (Chicago @ 8pm)
Friday April 02, 2010
06:00PM PDT (04/03 01:00 GMT)

Good Friday (Seattle @ 8pm)
Friday April 02, 2010
08:00PM PDT (04/03 03:00 GMT)

http://www.marshillchurch.org/live/good-friday-sidney

Nicole's Poem

2010-01-01T19:02:00.001-07:00

Nicole Practicing for Her High School Christmas Concert This Week

2009-12-13T04:37:00.001-07:00

Nicole 2 Lap Relay Swim Meet at Hardin MT

2009-12-13T04:27:00.001-07:00

Nicole Hardin MT Swim Meet 1 Lap Relay

2009-12-13T03:21:00.001-07:00

Nicole's Hardin MT Swim Meet Interview

2009-12-12T22:37:00.001-07:00

Nicole's First High School Choir Concert Part 2

2009-12-06T20:01:00.001-07:00

Nicole First High School Choir Concert

2009-12-06T13:56:00.001-07:00

Nicole Standing on Her Head on Thanksgiving

2009-12-06T13:16:00.001-07:00

We had Thanksgiving with the Seekins clan. Three table of three generations of family with about 15 kids. The kids entertained us after eating.

Nicole Beat the Competition

2009-12-06T12:59:00.001-07:00

Nicole Getting Some Coaching.mpg

2009-12-06T08:35:00.001-07:00

Or, just two hot babes!!!

Shaq Vs Michael Phelps

2009-12-06T07:35:00.001-07:00

Shaq has a good sense of humor.

Nicole's First High School Swim Event.mpg

2009-12-06T07:31:00.001-07:00

Nicole's first race of her competitive swimming career. Can she go all the way? Yes, she is going all the way!!! Maybe next time she will compete against Shaq. Stay tuned.

Nicole Swim Meet Interview .mpg

2009-12-06T07:16:00.001-07:00

Live Interview with Nicole who is the hot newcomer to the Billings High School Swimming Team. Call right now 555-6262, that's 555-6262 to order your Nicole Bobblehead, but hurry because if you call in the next 5 minutes we will throw in an autographied swim cap while supplies last, and all sales are final.

Nicole, Friends, and Her Date (Caleb), Going to High School Dance

2009-12-01T07:32:00.002-07:00

Brother Shawn Baptizing a New Believer

2009-10-28T17:52:00.006-06:00

Shawn you are definitely not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk. Shawn told me I could share this with you. He said Jane accepted Jesus as her Father at one of their small group gatherings a few months back, and yes the water was cold! I asked Shawn did he help her with understanding the gospel, and he said, "I simple listened and asked the question." Just like Jesus actively listened to the Samaritan woman while the disciples could not be bothered with her (John 4). "How, then, can they call on the one in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?" (Romans 10:14). Shawn listened and then told her about the Father who wants to have a relationship with her, and probably shared God's word. Then he asked the question about her accepting Christ, and she accepted. The Bible says repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Act 2:28-39). "For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy" (1 Th 2:19-20). This is Paul writing to the Thessaloian Church. To me, this means when we die and then are judged by Jesus an experience like in these pictures is what Jesus sees as glory and joy. Thank you Shawn for sharing this experience.

Our apartment in Billings is next to a busy cemetery. Actually another body was buried three days ago. I am glad I live next to a cemetery, because it constantly reminds me that we come in the world with nothing and leave with nothing. All that matters is the experiences and relationships we have, including our relationship with our Father. Love and grace, Steve

Michael Jackson's REAL cause of death! [OFFICIAL]

2009-10-20T05:38:00.001-06:00

With all the celebrate deaths this summer I thought this might be on your mind. We lost Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Billy Mays, Walter Cronkite, Senator Ted Kennedy, and Patrick Swayze. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, everyone I know accepts that he or she will die one day, too.

Many of my family and friends are Christians. Nevertheless, I also feel that if I love you then I should share the gospel with you. If nothing else it is a reminder of how precious our time is, and that we should make the most of it daily.

Bison Stampede!!!

2009-10-03T22:50:00.001-06:00

Bison stampede!!! This stampede is right next to our car during our Labor Day camping trip in Yellowstone.

"Where I'm From" Poem

2009-10-03T21:26:00.001-06:00

A poem from my daughter Nicole. What is your gift that needs to be shared?

9/11

2009-09-20T09:19:00.007-06:00

Nicole wrote this after 9/11 when she was eight. It is an unfinished fictional short story. I was, and still am, deeply moved by her thoughts and how that day affected her.

Nine Eleven

BOOM!!! All the stories had gone down! I remember crying that night. It was in New York City, my hometown. My Dad had been working in the World Trade Center, which we called the “The Twin Towers.” That morning I was awaking from home. Dad had taken me to school, when I when I said bye to him. I gave him our secret love sign like I always did (which was like one of our handshakes). I remember having a great day with all my friends. I can still feel the pain, and what I had felt like when the day ended, even though I was only eight-years-old at the time.

Life was hard, we had been homeless before, and we had been rich. That did not matter, because my Dad and I are were very glad to have each other. The loving and caring that he gave me, and how he made me feel proud of how I did in school made us tight. That is why I love him so much. You will never want to feel the pain I did. However, writing this story seems to be the only way to express my feelings for him, and at the same time express what happened to others, and what happened to my Father and me.

It was September 11, 2001; I had no way to know anything would even happen to my Dad or me. No warning: Nothing. In school, we were learning about how to add and subtract. Then we saw smoke. Some freaked out and others just thought it was a car wreck right by our school. Police had been gathering in large formations, heading down road where the smoke was coming from. I watched through the window and saw suffering people, but I was not sure what was going on and why more and more people were panicking. Teachers were screaming in horror. Some of my friends had even started to walk out of the building. No one was supervising us. I could not believe what was happening. It frightened me and gave me the chills. I had decided to see what was going on, so I too got up and went outside. By the time I got outside, there were people screaming and pushing. I realized that the Twin Towers were collapsing, piece by piece. I knew I could have been dead any second.

All of a sudden, I heard a voice calling my name, it was my Dad! We were so happy to see each other. Others were running past us in the crowd, trying their best to not to lose their lives. Surprisingly, we ran too and made it out in time. I was in the middle of the largest crowd ever, and then I realized my dad was no longer next to me! I prayed, as others shoved and pushed me out of the way. If only there was a way out of this mess, I thought to myself. I ran around looking for my Dad, when in the corner of my eye I saw someone. It was my Dad gasping for breath under the heavy smoke, surrounding the whole city. I helped him as much as possible, but I could not pick him up. Therefore, I lay there on the street with him praying in the alley crying and trying to give my Dad confidence that we will get though this together. I am not going to give up; I said to myself. We laid there for a while until someone saw us. But no one had really cared about others; they just went along without even helping my Dad or me. I got up and told my.... [This is Nicole’s unfinished piece.]

Yellowstone Grand Canyon

2009-09-19T03:43:00.004-06:00

Nicole is showing you the upper falls. Watch the waterfall. I would not want to raft down this waterfall.

Yellowstone Upper Falls

2009-09-19T03:23:00.003-06:00

Here we are a the top of the water fall. Top of the World! Nicole is the cameraperson. She does such a good job.

Lookout Point and Red Rock Trail

2009-09-19T03:01:00.004-06:00

We just got done walking up from Red Rock Trail, which was at the bottom of the waterfalls. We also walked up to Lookout Point.

Beautiful Scenery and Hot Babes

2009-09-19T02:39:00.005-06:00

Beautiful scenery and beautiful babes. I have the best of both worlds. You can tell we are high up, because you hear the wind blowing during filming. Please to enjoy.

Yellowstone Mule Deer

2009-09-19T02:11:00.005-06:00

Mule deer are classified as browsers and prefer shrubs to grasses, especially in the winter. Although very few of the Yellowstone mule deer winter inside the park’s northern boundaries, some are occasionally seen grazing in the Mammoth Hot Springs area. We saw them as we left are Tower Falls Campground.

Wolf

2009-09-19T01:44:00.003-06:00

At the end of 2008, at least 124 wolves in 12 packs and various groups occupied Yellowstone National Park. This is one more pack than in 2007, but several long-term, stable packs were lost and smaller, newly formed packs replaced them. This represents a 27% decline compared to the 2007 population and was similar to the 30% decline in 2005. Only six of these packs were breeding pairs, the smallest count since 2000 (when wolves first reached the minimum requirement for delisting of 30 breeding pairs in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming). High mortality of both pups and adults caused the low breeding pair count, despite there being 12 packs. Disease and intraspecific mortality are the two primary factors that caused the wolf population decline.

Yellowstone Climb Out of Grand Canyon

2009-09-18T06:38:00.005-06:00

We are climb up the Yellowstone Grand Canyon for exercise, and I talk out of breath during this interview from Nicole. Oxygen, please!

Us at the Yellowstone Grand Canyon

2009-09-17T03:11:00.004-06:00

Us at the lower end of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon. I think Nicole would make a good newscaster. Please enjoy the scenery.

Toni and I Playing Pickleball

2009-09-15T17:37:00.008-06:00

This is the game pickleball. We play this at least once a week. We are training for the state games next summer. We are starting to get very competitive, and we win frequently. Sometimes, not often, we win by a big margin. Once we were down by over seven points, and we came back. That was way cool! Toni plays like she is on fire! She is a mad woman on the court.

Book Review: Forgotten God

2009-09-13T09:17:00.001-06:00

This is Francis Chan. He is the author of the book "Crazy Love." I have not read his new book "Forgotten God" yet, but it is in the mail to me. I will let you know what I think after I read it. Below is what Amazon's web site says about the book. Toni and I have really gotten a lot out of his preaching. He is a pastor in Simi Valley, California. We invite you to check him out at his blog (http://francischansblog.blogspot.com/).

Editorial Reviews
Product DescriptionA follow up to the profound message of Crazy Love, Pastor Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives. In the name of the Father, the Son, and ... the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit--the Helper--so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today's church has admired the gift but neglected to open it. Breakthrough author Francis Chan rips away paper and bows to get at the true source of the church's power--the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we've ignored the Spirit for far too long, and we are reaping the disastrous results. Thorough scriptural support and compelling narrative form Chan's invitation to stop and remember the One we've forgotten, the Spirit of the living God.

About the AuthorFrancis Chan is senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. He is the founder of Eternity Bible College and sits on the board of Children's Hunger Fund. His first book, Crazy Love, has sold over 175,000 copies in its first year. Francis and his family make their home in Southern California. For further information you may want to go to http://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-God-Reversing-Tragic-Neglect/dp/1434767957/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253369127&sr=8-1.

Dog Sledding

2009-09-05T04:53:00.004-06:00

This was us dog sled riding in the Beartooth Mountains during our first vacation to Yellowstone.

E Rosebud Lake - Custer National Forrest

2009-09-05T04:16:00.004-06:00

These are pictures of us back in the Beartooth Mountains hiking. Again, we were all exhausted. It was only a seven-mile hike, but it took all day and seemed like 15 miles to me, because it was elevated and rocky. We need to buy hiking shoes. We joined the Beartooth Nordic Hiking Club. We also mined for sapphire gems by Anaconda, MT.

E Rosebud Lake

2009-09-05T03:37:00.003-06:00

These are pictures taken in the Beartooth Mountains again. We hiked seven miles to East Rosebud Lake. You can only get there by hiking. Lexy went with us. Nicole looks pretty by the lake. As you can see, I had to take a huge dump on the way back. We could not believe how much came out! Lexy almost made it seven miles but just could not make the last ½ mile. Nicole had to carry her. What a mother! One of our mottos is “Never Leave a Man Behind.” In this case, it was dog, but she is still a family member

Lewis & Clark Cavern

2009-09-04T06:52:00.004-06:00

This is us at the Lewis and Clark Caverans. The last picture is Lexy and Sophie.

Lewis & Clark Cavern

2009-09-04T06:48:00.002-06:00

The first two photos are Nicole with Sassy (neighbor's dog). We watch here when their out of town. She is a really good dog. First dog Lexy does not act like a fool around. They even ate out of the same plate the other day. The kid in the kennel is Josh. Nicole puts him in the cage when she baby sits him. Nicole really like hanging out with Josh. She even changes his diaper. The last picture is the Beartooth Mountains.