" Manna in the morning " audio devotions

CGMF Radio just started a new morning devotional called, " Manna in the
morning ". You can catch some of the recent broadcasts at my ministry
blog at xanga.com/pdvossen.

Hope your day is blest in God's grace and mercy.

Covenant of Grace Ministry has two more messages posted.

We currently don't have it on our website do to technical glitches.
However, you may listen to the latest message of " The Covenant Hour "
and the start of a new series called " Faith Bites " at my xanga blog at
xanga.com/pdvossen. I'd post it here, but I can't seem to get the audio
up and running.

Blessings and have a great day.

Going Through a Trial, Hold On

I've been in prayer and feel that there are those whom
are physically, emotionally and spiritually at the the
breaking point. A few weeks ago I was able to sing
with a wonder trio and background choir. The song was
" Through The Fire " it seemed to inspire folks so
much. We must of sang three encores of it.

That song has been made so popular by The Crabb Family, and
I'm putting that song on my blog today. For I feel led of God that
many could use its powerful words of encouragement, and The
Crabb Family sings it so very powerfully.

Be encouraged my friends, for the scripture says:

Hebrews 13.5:

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with

what you have; for he has said, ‘I will never leave you or

forsake you.’ NRSV

My Prayer for YOU!

Father God,
In your grace and mercy touch the hearts and minds of the weary.
Strengthen their resolve and help them to refocus on the God
who is able to deliver, to heal, to mend, to do anything but fail.
Let them be so encouraged by the Spirit of the Lord and be
lifted beyond what seems their destruction and placed by
a strong rock by your side. In Jesus Precious and Holy Name, Amen.

CGMF Radio Live Stream Updated

The updated stream for CGMF Radio and Covenant of Grace Ministry is:
http://71.8.233.58:8000/cgmf_radio.ogg.m3u

To listen to it just download a player that plays Ogg files such as
VLC Media player. Which you can download off our ministry website
at penguillo.com/cgm. Click the tab for the radio ministry and it gives
the appropriate link to the player.

God bless and have an awesome day in the Lord.

CGMF Radio Live

Without Hope We Perish

We are living in a day when Hope seems like a fleeting thought to many.
Economies are failing, diseases are rampant and the traditional home is
struggling to survive. Nations continue to fight against nations, and our
children know less and less about working together, but rather learn more
about our differences that drive us a part. What can I say, we are in need
of serious change.

Given the previous paragraph's assessment of our times, throw in our Saviour
Jesus Christ and His appraisal of his generation. Read with me
Luke 11:29-36, " 29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation
is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of
Jonah. 30 For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man
will be to this generation. 31 The queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the
people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the
earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and see, something greater than Solomon is
here! 32 The people of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and
condemn it, because they repented at the proclamation of Jonah, and see, something
greater than Jonah is here! "

The generation He lived in doesn't seem much different than ours except for the
props and background setting. Yet, in the midst of it Jesus gives a powerful
declaration of Hope. " Something greater than Jonah is here! " Now of course
he was talking about himself. The Son of God, the God-Man in flesh was on
earth and as long as He was on the scene ANYTHING was possible, for nothing
was impossible for Him.

Now take a look at this little story I came across about a certain laboratory
experiment, and see how it can parallel the situation we live in today.

A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope
has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate
tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an hour
they had all drowned. The other rats were periodically lifted out of the water and then
returned. When that happened, the second set of rats swam for over 24 hours.
Why? Not because they were given a rest, but because they suddenly had hope!
Those animals somehow hoped that if they could stay afloat just a little longer, someone
would reach down and rescue them. If hope holds such power for unthinking rodents,
how much greater should is effect be on our lives. Today in the Word, May, 1990, MBI,
p. 34

What made the one set of animals prevail so much longer and stronger. HOPE!!!!
The same is true today in our situation in life. The Lord is in our midst, and even
if things seem very difficult and out of control, just the very present hope of His
ministry in our midst gives us a totally different appraisal of the situation, and
hope when we can't even see the future at all.

Never give up, and understand that He is as close as the mention of His Name.
There is Hope.

What A Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was able to watch and listen to much of the festivities in Washington
D.C. today. Now I didn't have the privilege that my sister and her
family had to BE there. Nevertheless, it was inspiring and I had
a wonderful sense of optimism and hope for our nation's future.

I am believing God, that with this fine couple and the folks they
have invited to serve with them. That our nation will engage in a
much different and constitutional direction. Not looking to start
wars or pursue vain illusions. Instead, pushing forward and agenda
that reinvigorates the economy, gives healthcare to all and
greater opportunities for all.

Yes, I am trusting that America is now back in the People's hands.
With representation for the people and not for gross personal
gain.