Ipiales convention

• The power of God begins when we believe.

• Gideon's strength was that God promised to be with him.

• Don't be afraid to ask God for confirmation.

• What others say to us can move us, but only what God says to us can keep us.

• Secret sacrifice is not a waste.

• We don't want to be carried by the currents of this world, but rather moved by the Spirit of God.

• It's not just about fighting to get rid of the weeds.  We have to plant something that will produce the desired fruit.

• God has and can still use political decisions to fulfill His will.

• In times of darkness, the safest thing to do is stay close to the Shepherd.

• So much depends on the next step we take after we've been forgiven.

• Satan, the prince of this world, is the champion of living fro this present time.  Jesus taught us how to live for eternity.

• God has always wanted a people for Himself.  Leaving the world behind isn't the whole story.  It's so we can enter into a relationship with Him, into His joy.

• Being in the world but not of the world will allow us to be lights in the world.

• Deliverance is a miracle.

• When we're yielded at the altar, we find contentment.

• Doing what brings God joy gives us strength.  He will give us strength as we seek His righteousness.

• What we eat becomes part of us and causes us to grow.  

• A revelation is for those who make themselves small.

• Someone who invests is willing to let go of what he has in his hand at the present moment in order to receive more after a little time.  A farmer invests his seed to gain a harvest.

• It's not just what we do that counts; it's the manner in which we do it.

• We want to learn to die quietly, like lambs, not like pigs, squealing all the way.

• Paul was sincere in his conscience before God, and he wanted others to develop their own conscience before God as well.

• It's more difficult to walk when we're focused on the storm.

• Pharaoh wasn't willing to let go of something that wasn't even his.

• No outside influence can affect our faith if it is alive.

• It's easy to find reasons around us for our failure, but if we fail, it is because of what is within.

• Adversity can help us.

• How much time do we give to things that are really treasures?

• We show that we love God by our obedience to Him.

• Our selfishness hurts others.

• Living on the border presents great opportunity for evil.

• How does my testimony affect: my brethren?  the name of God?  those who might be seeking God?

• Keep aiming higher.  - in our thoughts and desires  - in our reactions  - in what we say to and about each other  - in forgiveness  - in the homelife  - in the workplace

• Denying ourself is saying no when our flesh wants to say yes.  Bearing our cross is saying yes when our flesh wants to say no.

And the very special news from Sunday is that three people made their choice to serve God known in the last meeting.  Two were from our field and one was from Pasto.