Saturday, May 31, 2014

Lonnie Rex - MY AMAZING ADVENTURES WITH GOD

Lonnie Rex

- MorningStar Ministries

Fort Mill, SC

May 30, 2014

(photo by Steve Martin)

Lonnie Rex - I first heard him on Rick Joyner Prophetic Perspective daily program a few months ago. Incredible stories of his adventures with the Lord. Good meeting you and being with you this weekend. Looking forward to being together Sunday morning with Peter Wyns atAntioch International Church grand opening of the former Heritage USA Barn, Studio and school which they bought. Thanks Lonnie! — with Lonnie Rex andSteve Martin at Love For His People, Inc.

Lonnie with his wife on Main Street at the MorningStar Ministries Partners' Weekend gathering - May 30, 2014. (Photo by Steve Martin)

Watch here: Lonnie Rex on Rick Joyner's PROPHETIC PERSPECTIVE program

Lonnie Rex releases new book, My Amazing Adventures with God, a keepsake for sure

Many people dream of being used of God to touch people around the world. This life was not a dream for Lonnie Rex; it was reality.

He was the most connected Christian in the world in the second half of the 20th century. He connected with world leaders and the most influential religious individuals on the planet. Among the people in Lonnie's realm were Oral Roberts, T.L. Osborn, Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, Mikhail Gorbachev, President George H.W. Bush, President Ronald Reagan, John Osteen, President Vladimir V. Putin, and Mohammed Ali. This is only a small portion of the total list of people Lonnie has known and worked with around the world.

Lonnie was arrested in Ghana for attempting to overthrow the government when in truth he was bringing a moped to a leper colony. He played James Bond traveling up and down the Nile River and throughout Europe while bringing two C-47 planes full of food for the nation of Armenia. He traveled to North Korea at their invitation, three times! He became friends with the Cardinal of Warsaw who became Pope John Paul II while delivering milk to the children of Poland. Vladimir Putin was his personal KGB agent when he traveled to the Soviet Union at the end of the cold war. He visited refugee camps of Ethiopian Coptic Christians where babies were born too weak to cry. He promised them he would tell their story to the world. He kept his promise. He received the highest honors South Korea could bestow on a non-Korean. He was knighted by the Russian Orthodox Church.

This amazing story must be read to be believed. Lonnie L. Rex has led a life that is unbelievable until you know his stories.

"I don't ask God for money. I only ask God for ideas. But God always funds his ideas." Lonnie R. Rex

[Editor's Comment: "From Polio and Paralysis to Walking with the Pope" describes Lonnie Rex, my friend of almost 60 years. Lonnie's new book, My Amazing Adventures with God, will capture your heart, stimulate your imagination, and bolster your faith.

Lonnie Rex chose early on in life to identify with the poor by working on behalf of the weak and those who were disenfranchised. Because of the love of God he had experienced in the midst of his own personal adversity, he wanted to share that love and hope with those Jesus came to save and make whole. The story of the lad who gave his lunch of five loaves of bread and two small fish to Jesus to feed 5,000 men became his motivating theme for his mission and work in life. He demonstrated and modeled the most quoted words of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, when He said,"It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35, KJV).How honored I was when Lonnie asked me to write the foreword to his book. This writing assignment was a first for me. To be named in his book with a list of well-known world leaders surpasses all expectations.

Lonnie Rex is the product of a boy growing up in the home of a Pentecostal Holiness pastor and executive church leader who has made a difference in our world that is unparalleled in modern church history.

I want to encourage you to purchase a copy of Lonnie Rex's book,My Amazing Adventures with God. After reading it, you may want to consider purchasing more copies for your family and friends. It will be a centerpiece in your home, and one you will proudly display on your coffee table or prominent piece of furniture.]

Posted on Fri, October 25, 2013 by Hugh Morgan

Dr. Lonnie Rex

Dr. Rex has served on the board of Universities, has been involved in worldwide peace talks. He has received numerous awards from Governors, Presidents, Heads of State as well as being Knighted 1993. Recipient Merit award Korea, Moran Medal Republic of Korea, Humanitarian award Senator Hugh Scott US Senate 1983, Service to Mankind award International. Congress, Spain 1987, International Lions Club award, UN award, Medal General. Ground USSR 1990. World Humanitarian Leadership award by Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dr. Rex is also on the board of many organizations. Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association, Global Aid Partnerships John Greiner, Moms Against Hunger Dr. Galya Holley President, Voice 2 The Nations Rev. L.T. Lamb President, Kings Kids International Rebecca and Mike White Directors, American Culture and Museum World Wide Compassion International Shean Quental Executive Director.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Brazilian Christians: ‘Prophetic Destiny’ With Israel

Brazilian Ana Bessa leads worship in Jerusalem. (CBN News)

Brazilian Christians: ‘Prophetic Destiny’ With Israel

That very thing took place recently when a group of Brazilians came to the Tower of David in Jerusalem's Old City to worship.

From late afternoon and throughout the evening, Brazilians gathered to celebrate the God of Israel.

Ana Paula Bessa led the worship. In her home country, she's led concerts with as many as a million people attending. She believes Brazil has a special destiny with Israel.

"I believe the Brazilian nation is arising to pray for the peace of Jerusalem," Bessa told CBN News.

Her husband, Gustaf, said many of their countrymen are coming to Israel for that very purpose.

"Many Brazilians from all over Brazil, they are coming to Israel in order to pray—to pray for Israel and pray for Brazil in this place, in this nation," he said.

Today, the Holy Spirit is raising up prayer warriors.

"We have a big role in this because Brazil is in revival," Ana said. "And the Holy Spirit is raising up intercession on behalf of the end times."

She believes revival is changing her nation.

"Today we have almost 40 percent of the population declaring they are born again Christians, and the churches are full," she said. "The people are open to receive Jesus even on the streets."

Brazilians bring exuberance to their worship.

"The redemptive gift of Brazil, this joy, this celebration for Jesus—and that's why we bring it to Israel because it's our redemptive gift," Gustaf said.

"We believe we have a destiny, a prophetic destiny to bless and bring the Second Coming of the Lord," Ana said.

For the original article, visit cbnnews.com.

MorningStar Ministries Partners Weekend May 2014

View from 3rd floor hotel room above Main Street.

MorningStar Ministries Partners Weekend

May 2014

We are very joyful to see what the Lord has done through MorningStar Ministries/Heritage International Ministries, headed by Rick Joyner in Fort Mill, SC. They bought the ruined property of the former Heritage USA/PTL grounds (52 acres, including the Grand Hotel) almost 10 years ago, and now have almost competed the restoration to its former glory.

Since 2004 Laurie and I have been partners in support of their work, and we are so glad the Lord gave them this property. In 1985, we had purchased, in support of the ministry of Jim and Tammy Bakker, three Lifetime memberships. In 1987 it looked as if that was all gone. But the Lord had other plans than what the enemy had, and He will always have the FINAL say in everything!

We are here this weekend for the Partners Conference, and staying in the hotel room where we may have stayed almost 20 years ago, in 1985.

I will add more photos as the weekend progresses.

Shalom and ahava,

Steve Martin

Love For His People

View from 3rd floor hotel room above Main Street

looking the other way

- almost across from the

Greetings from Jerusalem gift shop

(Vision for Israel - Barry & Batya Segal)

that I helped set up in 2009.

Yeah! 10 years!

Lonnie Rex

David Yarnes

Rick Joyner

Lance Wallnau

Rick Joyner & Dave Yarnes - 15 & 10 year Partner Pin Presentation

(Ret.) Gen. Jerry Boykin

Steve Martin's laptop on early morning table

Bishop Wellington Boone

Missions Director Jorge Parrot

Saturday night meal

Messages shared by the MorningStar Comenius School students - one per partner

Klint (center) giving history tour of Heritage USA & MorningStar

MorningStar Partners reception on Main Street

- from Steve's hotel room balcony

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The world truly needs to see the real Jesus, and real believers. We are the ones called to show Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach, to the world. Let each of us do our part.

Steve Martin

Love For His People

Gathering Crowds or Making Disciples? by Micah Bales

Gathering Crowds or Making Disciples?

by Micah Bales

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What is the basis of real spiritual community? A large number of people showing up on Sunday morning? Having a deep spiritual experience, whether in a worship service or in personal devotions? Or is it a dedicated commitment to live a certain way and follow the rules?

All of these elements show up in the story of Jesus. Lots of people certainly showed up to hear him preach. At times, Jesus seems like some kind of homeless mega-church pastor. So many people come to hear him that he often has to run away or get in a boat just to find some breathing space! Yet, it seems clear that Jesus' most important ministry is not with the crowds.

Throughout Jesus' ministry, there are regular signs and wonders, healings, and deep times of spiritual reflection and religious experience. Yet, as important as these dramatic moments are, personal experience for its own sake does not seem to be the most essential part of Jesus' message.

Jesus asks very hard things of his followers. He tells them that for a person to enter the kingdom of heaven, their righteousness will have to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees - those best known for following all the commandments of Torah down to the letter. Yet, Jesus is not slave to rules and regulations. He and His disciples regularly break the Sabbath in order to accomplish their mission of love. Jesus challenges the ruling authorities, and is eventually executed as an outlaw.

Jesus is neither a crowd-pleaser, experience-addict, nor a legalistic rule-follower. What is he? What lies at the heart of his ministry?

Committed as His Disciple

Jesus' ministry is not about breadth of numbers, but depth of commitment. It is not about highs of ecstasy, but patient endurance and willingness to suffer for truth. The model that Jesus offers is not a list of rules that makes me feel safe, but rather a dangerous invitation to become His disciple, His friend. He calls me to become like He is and walk as He did.

As a friend of Jesus, my work is not to gather crowds; I am to make disciples. Jesus calls me to break my addiction to religious experiences, to move beyond the fluctuations of hormones and emotion and embrace true love. I can no longer justify myself through head-knowledge and checklist morality. Instead, the Spirit invites me to embrace the mystery of who Jesus is, allowing Him to humble me and fill me with His character.

What would it look like to live in communities where this kind of disciple-making could take place? Instead of measuring our faithfulness by numbers of worship attendance, what if we focused on the people that we are able to actively mentor and partner with in discipleship?

As an alternative to the rule-book mindset we find in much religion, what if we emphasized the radical power of a living relationship with Jesus? (He's risen from the dead, not entombed in a book!) What would it look like to be part of a community that honored spiritual experiences, but valued the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - even more?

Micah Bales

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Steve & Laurie Martin

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Mountain Top View - Onward & Upward - new book by Steve Martin

I like mountains. I like these awesome creations of the Lord around the world. Standing in front of them can overwhelm your heart with gratitude and goodness, dwelling on His majestic power and sheer love that He daily has for us.

Our lives can be challenging as we face mountains ahead, but we can be overcomers as we keep our eyes fixed on Him, and make the climb with the Lord at our side, and His Holy Spirit as our Guide. As you read these inspired and encouraging chapters, I trust they will bring more hope, faith and love into your spirit and soul.

Experiences shared by those who have walked ahead enable others to choose more wisely and confidently in their walk. I hope these words do so for you.

These messages that I share with you in this book were originally written for my blog as NOW THINK ON THIS. You can read those on a weekly basis.

Shalom and ahava,

Steve Martin
Charlotte, NC

Customer Review

An adventure of living, May 30, 2014

Morris E. Ruddick

This review is from: Mountain Top View: Onward & Upward (Kindle Edition)

Steve Martin’s books, as well as his blog, have an engaging dimension of making you feel a part of the journey he’s on. He’s always reaching for something more in God while facing the realities of life. He’s very real as he traverses the pathways of life. What’s important to him is not arbitrary, but the result of the honest reflections he describes as he makes the reader to relate and feel a part of his journey. His writings reflect the adventure that God intended our lives to be, with Him at helm. He has not fallen short in the adventure that his life has been and is. Encouraging, inspiring and highly recommended.

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- Onward & Upward on Amazon

Product Details

Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 19, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1499524951
ISBN-13: 978-1499524956
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches

CHAPTER LISTING

1. In the 7th Year

2. These Feet Are Made For Walking

3. A Picture Does Say a Thousand Words

4. Community in the Last Days

5. Patience. Just Wait A Minute

6. The Lion’s Den

7. Gifts – You Have One To Share

8. The Tide Is Turning

9. Let Go & Let God

10. Release!

11. Anything Goes. NOT!

12. Blessed To Be A Blessing

13. Sarah Believed Too

14. Learning To Prophesy

15. Coffee Time With Jesus

16. God Don’t Make Junk

17. Birthing & Raising

18. Teams – It Takes Two or More

19. Overwhelming Heart

20. Burdens Lifted

21. What If…You Are Not Raptured Out First?

22. Let It Be?

23. Pursue Me

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Israeli PM: We'll Build Everywhere in Jerusalem

Israeli PM: We'll Build

Everywhere in Jerusalem

Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief CBN News

JERUSALEM, Israel -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing Jerusalem will never be divided. He made the declaration Wednesday as Israelis celebrated Jerusalem Day, a holiday marking the capture of the Old City during the 1967 Six-Day War.

On June 7, 1967, Israeli paratroopers entered Jerusalem's Old City through the Lion's Gate and headed toward the Temple Mount. Their advance meant that for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, Jerusalem was reunited under Israeli sovereignty, with the Jewish people controlling the Old City and the Western Wall.

Many Jews and Christians call that battle a miracle and an historic turning point and that's why Israelis celebrate Jerusalem Day every year.

Thousands of Israelis flood the streets on Jerusalem Day, waving flags, dancing, and singing. It's just one outward sign of how important Jerusalem is to the Jewish people.

"Jerusalem is the heart of us and the heart of the world," Gideon Bashan told CBN News.

"Jerusalem is the place we connect to God," one young man from Kfar Saba near Tel Aviv said.

"It's important because it's our history," said an immigrant from the United States, who lives here with his four children, 17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. "This is our capital. This is what the world thinks of us is Yerushalayim."

Netanyahu declared Israel will continue to build everywhere in Jerusalem.

"Jerusalem was unified 47 years ago and it will never be re-divided," Netanyahu said during ceremonies at Ammunition Hill, where one of the most decisive battles for Jerusalem took place.

"Since that day, Jerusalem has developed," he continued. "It is prosperous and flourishing and we meet here [at Ammunition Hill] every year to ensure that this prosperity will be even greater, that the construction will be even broader and that it will flourish even more."

But Palestinians say they want Jerusalem to be the capital of a future Palestinian state. Senior Palestinian Authority official Abu Ala told CBN News there can be no peace agreement without Jerusalem.

"It is the second holy place for the Muslims in the world. For the Palestinians in addition to that, no availability of a Palestinian state without Jerusalem," he said.

Israel Police shut down the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day after Muslims harassed Jewish groups, some wanting to pray on the Temple Mount. But current rules forbid Jews, Christians, or any non-Muslims from praying at the site. Many believe because of this tension, the Temple Mount could become more and more of a flash point in the future.

In the meantime, Israelis celebrate the reunification of the city.

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Pro-Life Group Releases Scathing 6-Year Investigative Report on Planned Parenthood

Live Action Asks Americans to Sign Petition Demanding Congress Stop Giving $500 Million to Nation's Largest

BY MELISSA BARNHART , CP REPORTER

May 29, 2014

Lila Rose, president of the pro-life youth led organization Live Action, distributed a 60-page six-year investigative report on Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, to members of Congress Wednesday, asking them to defund the organization.

(PHOTO: THE CHRISTIAN POST/SONNY HONG)

Lisa Rose, president of the pro-life group Live Action, speaks outside the Russell Senate Office Building about the release of a 60-page multi-state investigative report, "Lies, Corruption, and Scandal: Six Years of Exposing Planned Parenthood," on the nation's largest abortion provider, Washington, D.C. on May 28, 2014.

According to Live Action's multi-state investigative report, "Lies, Corruption, and Scandal: Six Years of Exposing Planned Parenthood," which was distributed to members of Congress and is available online here, Rose and her investigative team have documented the abortion provider covering up the sexual abuse of children; aiding the sexual exploitation of girls; accepting donations to abort black babies and girls; and not informing women about post-abortion PTSD, among other illicit and illegal activities.