Tuesday's touchdown

We have been praying for a long time for a semi tractor unit for the ranch and P.T.L. via the Holy Spirit network we have been blessed with a tractor unit today. A 1980 Peterbuilt in great condition and will be set to do what ever we need out at the ranch.

James and Larry are almost done wiring the shop and are doing a great job.

So encouraging when Tim says he'll do it and be there we never have to wonder, he always shows up, right on time and has so much patience with us.

I had someone say to me why would you help someone, no one ever helped me and I will never help anyone else no matter how much money I have. Well

Helping others brings good feelings to the giver and the reciever of the good deeds. Using your special gifts to help others can be a gift to yourself as you enjoy a self esteem boost for making others’ lives better, and make the world a better place.

Helping others is a part of God's righteousness and it must come from the heart not the head. Our world has made sure that we look at self as number one first and then if you need to do something for someone else make sure you really think it through. When you help others you feel more worthy of good deeds yourself, your trust in the decency of people is reinforced, and you feel more connected to yourself and to others. In fact, research shows that those who demonstrate more consideration for others interests ahead of their own, tend to enjoy higher levels of mental health and family stability, often above and beyond the practical benefits that many seek in worldly pleasures.

Creating a balanced lifestyle that includes service to others can help you feel less stress as well, as you feel more connected to God, also you will be more grateful for what you have, and less invested in the ‘rat race’ that causes stress for so many of us. The Bible

can give you ideas and resources for how to create a life that includes more helping others.

WHY WE PRAY AND HOPE THAT

YOU WILL GIVE JESUS A CHANCE

THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT AND CAN HAVE IS UP TO YOU

HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO

DON'T WAIT ANOTHER MINUTE TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND HERE'S WHY

#1

Because you have a past

You can't go back, but He can. The Bible says, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday and today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8) He can walk into those places of sin, failure and hopelessness, wipe the slate clean and give you a new beginning. A beginning with a real and lasting future, full of hope.

#2

Because you need a friend

Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. Why? Because He sees you not as you are, but as you will be when He gets through with you. What a friend!

#3

Because He holds the future

Who else are you going to trust? In his hands you are safe and secure - today, tomorrow and for eternity. His word says, "For I know the plans I have for you ...plans for good and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray I will listen". (Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB)

If you'd like to start over, with a new beginning with Jesus today, Diane, I, the board of directors, volunteers and supporters of Crossman Ministries and the Battle River Ranch Camp would ask you, if you are looking for a new beginning to please pray this prayer:

LORD JESUS CHRIST

I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. I ask Your forgiveness and now turn from everything that I know is wrong. Thank You for dying on the cross for me to set me free from my sins. Please come into my life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and be with me forever. Thank you Lord Jesus, Amen.

If you have made this commitment and would like to make contact, please call us. We'd love to talk to you and help in any way we can.

We are praying for all of you reading the blog every day.