GOD is better than great ... Period!
To God be the glory. Here's an update on a few things:
1) Prayer and fasting continue to go well. My diet of late has been beans and rice (pinto beans and brown rice with white onion); natural chips, apples and water. Two days ago I ate some green beans and a chicken patty that Sis. Fort baked. It too was good.
2) My annual doctors appointment went well. I still seem to have some residue of a cold or flu. However, I've asked The Lord to remove it. God is good. I have not experienced the full blown cold/flu that m baby girl has. Praise The Lord!
Keep Sis. Fort in prayer. She is scheduled to have her last medical procedure (in connection with her upper neck and back pain); today. I believe all will be well.
Remember to pray for yourself and one another. And for me.
Strive today to: "Know CHRIST And Make Him Known".
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
A NEW DAY!
Good day everyone.
First of all a quick update on the doctors appointment that did not take place yesterday. I wrote in my last blog that I was scheduled to have a doctors appointment yesterday, however that did not take place. Instead, Sis. Fort (thank The Lord); had an appointment. It was the first of two that will prayerfully result in the permanent end to pain and discomfort she's had in her neck and upper back.
I added meat to my fasting diet. Specifically, I added salmon (I had it the first time today, Jan. 15, 2011); and lamb. Yes, something I've had only once or twice before in my life. As I thought about a meat to eat lamb came to mind- in part because I think of The Lamb of God (The LORD JESUS CHRIST). And in part because I was thinking of the middle-east diet and what meats they might eat.
In any case, it was very good.
After eating the lamb I went another day with just fruit, vegetables and water. Yesterday I had my mix of peppers, onions and broccoli over brown rice. Today I had spinach with pieces of salmon cut up. No salad dressing. No salt or pepper. Just spinach and pieces of salmon. It was delicious. I had a piece of fruit earlier too. And as usual just water to drink.
Remember to pray for yourself and one another. And for me, that The LORD will use me for His glory and my good.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
First of all a quick update on the doctors appointment that did not take place yesterday. I wrote in my last blog that I was scheduled to have a doctors appointment yesterday, however that did not take place. Instead, Sis. Fort (thank The Lord); had an appointment. It was the first of two that will prayerfully result in the permanent end to pain and discomfort she's had in her neck and upper back.
I added meat to my fasting diet. Specifically, I added salmon (I had it the first time today, Jan. 15, 2011); and lamb. Yes, something I've had only once or twice before in my life. As I thought about a meat to eat lamb came to mind- in part because I think of The Lamb of God (The LORD JESUS CHRIST). And in part because I was thinking of the middle-east diet and what meats they might eat.
In any case, it was very good.
After eating the lamb I went another day with just fruit, vegetables and water. Yesterday I had my mix of peppers, onions and broccoli over brown rice. Today I had spinach with pieces of salmon cut up. No salad dressing. No salt or pepper. Just spinach and pieces of salmon. It was delicious. I had a piece of fruit earlier too. And as usual just water to drink.
Remember to pray for yourself and one another. And for me, that The LORD will use me for His glory and my good.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Day 13 of Prayer & Fasting!
For the past few days I've experienced heart palpitations. I have set my regular/annual doctors appointment for tomorrow morning. I'll ask tomorrow about this matter of my fasting and the palpitations.
That said, I've decided to add some protein to my diet today. It will be in the form of vitamins and possibly some fish (Salmon) to be exact.
I had a grapefruit this morning and water.
Pray for me. Keep one another in prayer.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
That said, I've decided to add some protein to my diet today. It will be in the form of vitamins and possibly some fish (Salmon) to be exact.
I had a grapefruit this morning and water.
Pray for me. Keep one another in prayer.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Prayer and Fasting Continued
Since Sunday my diet, while involved in our season of prayer and fasting has included the afore-mentioned mix of peppers, onions and brown rice.
Since Sunday I have also had whole wheat popcorn and potato. Perhaps the most refreshing thing I've eaten lately has been grapefruit. Yum.
Of course my drink has been water.
Have a wonderful evening in CHRIST JESUS.
I continue to pray with and for my biological family, my Christian family and my human family.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Since Sunday I have also had whole wheat popcorn and potato. Perhaps the most refreshing thing I've eaten lately has been grapefruit. Yum.
Of course my drink has been water.
Have a wonderful evening in CHRIST JESUS.
I continue to pray with and for my biological family, my Christian family and my human family.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Monday, January 10, 2011
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011- STILL FASTING!!
The pastor and members of CMBC are still on our 30 1/2 Days of Prayer and Fasting!
My diet yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 consisted of the classic dish of Black Eyed Peas and brown rice. To this dish I added white onion.
Again I had peanuts and raisins and popcorn as a snack.
I may need to add some other foods before the full fast time is up. I'm feeling a few things in my body that may indicate the same. That said, I'm also feeling lighter and better in terms of my overall health and well being.
Late last night- around midnight I got up and ate some "Natural Chips". They were different... but good.
I want to thank our GOD and Father; JESUS CHRIST our Savior and The HOLY SPIRIT our constant company keeper for His love, mercy and grace.
Worship services at CMBC were great yesterday. The LORD really used the music ministry and The WORD of God was presented. To my CMBC family and fellow followers of "The Way"- remember to pray for one another.
Our goal today, this week, this month, this year... throughout the rest of our lives is to: "Know Christ and Make Him Known". Let's pray to that end.
Have a great and glorious day.
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
My diet yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 consisted of the classic dish of Black Eyed Peas and brown rice. To this dish I added white onion.
Again I had peanuts and raisins and popcorn as a snack.
I may need to add some other foods before the full fast time is up. I'm feeling a few things in my body that may indicate the same. That said, I'm also feeling lighter and better in terms of my overall health and well being.
Late last night- around midnight I got up and ate some "Natural Chips". They were different... but good.
I want to thank our GOD and Father; JESUS CHRIST our Savior and The HOLY SPIRIT our constant company keeper for His love, mercy and grace.
Worship services at CMBC were great yesterday. The LORD really used the music ministry and The WORD of God was presented. To my CMBC family and fellow followers of "The Way"- remember to pray for one another.
Our goal today, this week, this month, this year... throughout the rest of our lives is to: "Know Christ and Make Him Known". Let's pray to that end.
Have a great and glorious day.
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Saturday, January 8, 2011
PRAYING & FASTING... DAYS 7 AND 8!!!
Each of the last two days I have consumed basically the same foods. Namely, a mixuture of peppers, green onions and broccoli over brown rice... all cooked in water.
I also had mashed potato, with raisins and peanuts as a snack.
And oh yes, I introduced another snack as well. Popcorn. No butter, just lightly salted. My drink still is only water.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
I also had mashed potato, with raisins and peanuts as a snack.
And oh yes, I introduced another snack as well. Popcorn. No butter, just lightly salted. My drink still is only water.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Friday, January 7, 2011
Still Praying & Fasting!
Today, Friday, January 7, 2011 I've eaten my delicious mixture of: red peppers, broccoli and green onions over brown rice. All cooked in water.
I've also eaten peanuts and raisins.
My drink has been water.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
I've also eaten peanuts and raisins.
My drink has been water.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Thursday, January 6, 2011
WHAT I ATE ... WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011- CMBC PRAYER & FASTING!
Good morning everyone,
It's Pastor Fort.
First, let me say to God be the glory for the things HE has done, is doing and shall yet perform.
Next, let me say to my brother Bruce Cooper (who admitted to slipping up a little yesterday with respect to the fasting portion of our prayer and fasting commitment for January)- I messed up yesterday too.
I ate some butter toffee peanuts. One of the wonderful couples at CMBC, Bro. & Sis. Goram, very sweetly gave Sis. For and I a gift tray that had three different kind of peanuts in it. One third of the peanuts were simply regular peanuts. The other two thirds were different.
Over the last few days I would eat some of the plain peanuts, but last night after returning from picking up my sister Margo (she's visiting from Minnesota) up from the airport, I ate some of those other peanuts.
That's the first time I've eaten anything this month like that. I don't intend to do it again.
That said, my diet yesterday consisted of: A brown rice and sliced mushroom mixture and of course water.
Have a great day today and remember to pray for yourself and one another.
safe in CHRIST,
Pastor Fort
It's Pastor Fort.
First, let me say to God be the glory for the things HE has done, is doing and shall yet perform.
Next, let me say to my brother Bruce Cooper (who admitted to slipping up a little yesterday with respect to the fasting portion of our prayer and fasting commitment for January)- I messed up yesterday too.
I ate some butter toffee peanuts. One of the wonderful couples at CMBC, Bro. & Sis. Goram, very sweetly gave Sis. For and I a gift tray that had three different kind of peanuts in it. One third of the peanuts were simply regular peanuts. The other two thirds were different.
Over the last few days I would eat some of the plain peanuts, but last night after returning from picking up my sister Margo (she's visiting from Minnesota) up from the airport, I ate some of those other peanuts.
That's the first time I've eaten anything this month like that. I don't intend to do it again.
That said, my diet yesterday consisted of: A brown rice and sliced mushroom mixture and of course water.
Have a great day today and remember to pray for yourself and one another.
safe in CHRIST,
Pastor Fort
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
PRAYER & FASTING CONTINUED ... DAY 4!
It's Wednesday morning, January 5th 2011.
First, here's a quick update on what I consumed yesterday, January 4th, 2011 during our fast.
On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 I went to work without preparing a lunch to take with me. I was at work all day. Arriving around 6:20AM and leaving after Bible study that evening around 9:00PM.
Our church office staff paused at 12:00PM and prayed in conjunction with our church-wide Prayer & Fasting commitment.
While at work I ate at one banana and at least three apples. I also ate peanuts. After getting home last night I ate more of the brown rice and great white northern beans I made the day before. Remember the rice and beans were cooked in water. I had water to drink. It was good.
It was encouraging to see that the snacks the children had at church last night were vegetables. I saw broccoli, carrots and I think sliced peppers. Thank you to whoever prepared snacks for the children last night.
Today, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 I intend to be at work through the afternoon- not into the evening. Once again I intend to eat some apples and nuts. However, I do not intend to eat anymore beans/legumes today... (smile). More on exactly what I eat today- this evening.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
First, here's a quick update on what I consumed yesterday, January 4th, 2011 during our fast.
On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 I went to work without preparing a lunch to take with me. I was at work all day. Arriving around 6:20AM and leaving after Bible study that evening around 9:00PM.
Our church office staff paused at 12:00PM and prayed in conjunction with our church-wide Prayer & Fasting commitment.
While at work I ate at one banana and at least three apples. I also ate peanuts. After getting home last night I ate more of the brown rice and great white northern beans I made the day before. Remember the rice and beans were cooked in water. I had water to drink. It was good.
It was encouraging to see that the snacks the children had at church last night were vegetables. I saw broccoli, carrots and I think sliced peppers. Thank you to whoever prepared snacks for the children last night.
Today, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 I intend to be at work through the afternoon- not into the evening. Once again I intend to eat some apples and nuts. However, I do not intend to eat anymore beans/legumes today... (smile). More on exactly what I eat today- this evening.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Monday, January 3, 2011
FASTING DAY 3!
It's the third day of our 30 1/2 days of fasting. So far today I've eaten the following:
1. One red apple.
2. Brown rice and beans.
3. Peanuts to snack on.
I have some great white northern beans cooking now. Still everything has been cooked in water only.
My drink all day... Water!
F.Y.I. Sis. Nicolle Spencer called me today and provided the recipe (pictured above); for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. The recipe is taken from a website connected to "The Daniel Fast". The recipe is dairy, sugar and gluten free. Here the recipe is:
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup almond flour or oat flour
1 cup creamy cashew butter, almond butter, or peanut butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup Date Honey
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix oats, almond flour, cashew butter, applesauce, and Date Honey in a large bowl until well combined. Add raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon. Stir well. Drop by spoonfuls, two inches apart, on an 11 by 17-inch baking sheet. Flatten and shape into circles. Bake 10-12 minutes.
Yield: 18-20 servings (serving size: 1 cookie)
Recipe Notes
Make your own oat flour by placing old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender and process until fine (1 cup old-fashioned oats will yield about 3/4 cup ground oats).
Increase applesauce to 1 cup if you don't use Date Honey.
The address to the website is: www.theultimatedanielfast.com
More later.
safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
MY FASTING FACTS DAY 2
It's Monday morning January 3rd, however I am writing now about what I ate yesterday- Sunday, January 2nd.
I had an apple in the morning.
For lunch and dinner I ate pretty much the same thing as I ate the day prior. Specifically: red, green and yellow peppers, white onion, broccoli and a large red tomato. I had all of this over brown rice. I cooked steamed the mixture in water and cooked the rice in water.
Of course my beverage was water.
Once again it was great!
My prayer time has been consistent. There are only 27 days left.
I believe I am going to add nuts today as a snack while at work. I intend to have the office staff at CMBC pause each work day at 12:00PM and pray.
Remember your commitment to pray daily- in the morning, at noon and again in the evening.
Where our fast is concerned. You can certainly design a fast according to your personal dietary needs. That is to say some people need to consume certain meats or the like in order to maintain their health and/or because of medications they take, etc. Whatever you choose to cut out of your diet remember to "make a sacrifice" for The LORD and pray daily.
To God be the glory!
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
I had an apple in the morning.
For lunch and dinner I ate pretty much the same thing as I ate the day prior. Specifically: red, green and yellow peppers, white onion, broccoli and a large red tomato. I had all of this over brown rice. I cooked steamed the mixture in water and cooked the rice in water.
Of course my beverage was water.
Once again it was great!
My prayer time has been consistent. There are only 27 days left.
I believe I am going to add nuts today as a snack while at work. I intend to have the office staff at CMBC pause each work day at 12:00PM and pray.
Remember your commitment to pray daily- in the morning, at noon and again in the evening.
Where our fast is concerned. You can certainly design a fast according to your personal dietary needs. That is to say some people need to consume certain meats or the like in order to maintain their health and/or because of medications they take, etc. Whatever you choose to cut out of your diet remember to "make a sacrifice" for The LORD and pray daily.
To God be the glory!
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
Saturday, January 1, 2011
MY FASTING FACTS DAY 1
To my CMBC family members who may be following this blog in connection with the CMBC Holy Convocation (30 1/2 Days of Prayer & Fasting). Consider the following:
I mentioned in an earlier blog what I hoped to eat today on the first day of our church-wide fast.
This is a quick chronicle of just what I had today.
THis morning I ate an apple and banana. For a mid morning snack I had another apple. For lunch and dinner I ate the same thing. Here it is: 1 sliced red tomato, two more bunches of green onion, one small yellow onion, some broccoli florets, and sliced red, yellow and green peppers. I steamed the vegetables on the stove with a little water. To this I cooked some brown rice. Yum.
I don't intend to eat anything else this evening.
I've prayed throughout the day. However, I was at the church today following the wedding of Bro. Dwayne Huddleston and Sis. Sheri Bowens- I did not remember to pray at 12:00PM. However, when I recalled my commitment I did pray.
Have a wonderful evening.
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
I mentioned in an earlier blog what I hoped to eat today on the first day of our church-wide fast.
This is a quick chronicle of just what I had today.
THis morning I ate an apple and banana. For a mid morning snack I had another apple. For lunch and dinner I ate the same thing. Here it is: 1 sliced red tomato, two more bunches of green onion, one small yellow onion, some broccoli florets, and sliced red, yellow and green peppers. I steamed the vegetables on the stove with a little water. To this I cooked some brown rice. Yum.
I don't intend to eat anything else this evening.
I've prayed throughout the day. However, I was at the church today following the wedding of Bro. Dwayne Huddleston and Sis. Sheri Bowens- I did not remember to pray at 12:00PM. However, when I recalled my commitment I did pray.
Have a wonderful evening.
Safe in CHRIST,
pastor fort
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