Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 20:08 from Bill Williams - Spiritual Oasis, View Original Posting
As mentioned in the previous post, God definitely does have a sublime idea for our lives. Visionary people are not only aware of this, but are also willing to surrender to it. If you look at Rachel’s comment on the previous post, you’ll see that she was blessed to have a grandfather who embodied this idea. Against this back drop, it seems reasonable that we should ask:
How do we surrender to God’s steering current for our lives and ministries?
First, we must believe our God is a “Can Do” God. Remember the observation of James:
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 14:45 from Bill Williams - Spiritual Oasis, View Original Posting
Are you living the good life? Christopher Morley once affirmed that the good life consists of three basic ingredients: learning, earning and yearning. To a certain extent, we can agree with this. But, in my estimation, we must insist that there is more to the good life. It seems that Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevski captures this concept when he declares: “Neither man nor nation can exist without a sublime idea.”
Even though life revolves around what we sometimes call the daily grind, it involves much more! We are here to serve and glorify God. We do this by yielding our lives to the Lord, letting Him direct our lives. As jet streams provide steering currents for massive weather systems, the will of God should determine the course of our lives.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 22:25 from Bill Williams - Spiritual Oasis, View Original Posting
Hebrews chapter 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Fame of the Faithful.” Pausing to reflect on the lives of the people listed here is both encouraging and instructive. Through their lives we learn the meaning behind the assertion that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. We also learn why lives of faith are pleasing to the Lord: faith leads to obedience from the heart to the Lord’s will for our lives. Thus, the writer of Hebrews summarized this train of thought by stating that “these were all commended for their faith” (Hebrews 11:39). No matter when or where we live, our lives should be characterized by such commendable faith.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 14:38
Dear Ones,
You may have been following the news concerning flooding in Thailand. More than 300 people died in the flood. 28 provinces are under the water. The pictures of people swimming to get food, water and help are common in the country. All the hospitals in the afflicted areas had to move all the patients to hospitals in other provinces. Many Industrial Parks are flooded. The estimation for the lost is well over 100,000,000,000 Baht.
At this point, the water from the North is reaching Bangkok. Also, it rains is coming down very hard at my house. The sea level will reach the highest point in two days. The water right in front of my house is now more than three feet deep. They expected the water level here will reach six feet. It means that the water on the first floor of my house could be four feet deep. Today, young people from BSLI and RCC came to help me move the furniture from the first floor up to the second floor. The dining table and kitchen items are too heavy to move.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 05:00
Dear Ones,
You may have been following the news concerning flooding in Thailand. More than 300 people died in the flood. 28 provinces are under the water. The pictures of people swimming to get food, water and help are common in the country. All the hospitals in the afflicted areas had to move all the patients to hospitals in other provinces. Many Industrial Parks are flooded. The estimation for the lost is well over 100,000,000,000 Baht.
At this point, the water from the North is reaching Bangkok. Also, it rains is coming down very hard at my house. The sea level will reach the highest point in two days. The water right in front of my house is now more than three feet deep. They expected the water level here will reach six feet. It means that the water on the first floor of my house could be four feet deep. Today, young people from BSLI and RCC came to help me move the furniture from the first floor up to the second floor. The dining table and kitchen items are too heavy to move.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 05:00
Dear Truitt, I attached the second quarter work report for you to read. This quarter was a great time for the work. My family grew closer together because Penjai started to be able to help me prepare for the trips more. I am not talking about preparing my suit case, but trip planning and the lessons. Yes, I admitted that she help me with the lessons I taught. The idea from the wife is great. Prae start to come to our BSLI full time. She graduated from Bangkok University three years ago. She worked with two different companies. She was promoted to the head of her department in a short time, but she felt empty inside. I am glad that she can come to the bible school. Her husband gives her his full support. Pueun graduated from King Mongut Institution of Technology with Architecture degree in March. She is looking for a job at this time. Finding job is not that easy during the low time economically like what we have. She has an interview this afternoon. Please keep her in your prayer. We have new government. The Phur Thai Party won the general election with land slide votes. I hope the UNSEEN HAND WITH UNSEEN POWER will listen to the will of the people this time.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 14:35
Billie Lemons, '82 graduate and preacher at 20th and Birch in Lubbock, died Saturday night in Midland.
Billie Wayne Lemons
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Thursday, October 16, 2008 Story last updated at 10/16/2008 - 2:29 am
Billie Wayne Lemons, 53, of Lubbock, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. He was born in Tyler. His hometown is Pampa, where he graduated from Pampa High School in 1973. His attended Texas A&M University from 1973-1977, studied Psychology and Sociology, received football scholarship; made 2nd team All-Southwest Conference, two years Honorable Mention All-American, Southwestern Conference Champions 1976 and played professional football for the Cleveland Browns in 1977.
Billie Lemons, '82 graduate and preacher at 20th and Birch in Lubbock, died Saturday night in Midland. 
