Thursday, September 26, 2013

Louisiana Renewal Project
 
     We are very blessed today to be in the Baton Rouge area. Louisiana Renewal Project is a group that informs and educates Pastors on political issues and policies going on in the Nation. What a great group to meet up with. Today as been a day of encouragement. We have been treated like royalty thus far. All the speakers so far have been very informed and motivational. Thank the Lord somebody is out there promoting the ways of God in our state and local governments We are so blessed to live in the USA and especially Louisiana. For those of you who live in other states we invite you to come and visit Louisiana so that you might be saved:)
     We also would like to add that we were especially blessed to meet up with other One God Apostolic Pastors such as the Murphy Brothers who each Pastor UPCI churches and also
Pastor Ziegler who pastors in Gonzales. It is great to see like minded Brothers and Sisters out trying to do as much for Jesus as possible.
     Today as one of the speaker shared on a topic my mind wondered off to the Bible instances where Jehovah planted His man or woman of the hour in particular situations to help His people gain deliverance. Joseph was planted in Egypt. He led God's people out of famine. Moses was planted in Egypt. He led God's people out of bondage. Daniel was given great position in Babylon. He was called on for counsel many times. Their situation did not seem like it was God. Such as in the situation of Joseph. His brothers sold him into slavery. Moses was lifted out of the Nile. Daniel was taken into captivity. That is just like our God. He led captivity captive in the instance of Calvary.
It did not seem like a blessing to those who were close to Him or were involved in ministry, yet it
was the hand of God. Are we as Apostolic people so closed minded that we do not recognize that God can use us to deliver His people today? Why do we leave everything up to others? How about getting involved???? Just some private things that are going on in my mind today. The questions are for myself, but if they apply to you I am willing to share. I plan to be more involved. I have been involved in many community and state projects but I am determined to make a difference in my world if even a small difference. I don't want to end up in a grave plot with a tombstone and no  story to go with it.  I want my life to be a memorial. I want to make a difference. I am very thankful for my life.
In Jesus,
Dana D. Klein


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Wow! Everyday is filled with new adventures. I am working hard on adding to AT Seminary's Jewish Studies Program. Hoping that students will be educated in Hebrew language, letters and the mindset of the ancient Hebrew as well as the vernacular of todays Hebrew. My goal is a better rounded view and a more balanced curriculum. The Apostle Paul told Timothy to study to show himself approved, a workman unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth. Well, if we are to follow that example then we need to study the words of God. I am to enable people to study the Word in the language in which it was written with the voice of the writer and the time period of the text in mind that the Word may come alive in the heart of those pursuing knowledge and that their faith might leap forward as the eyes of their understanding open. There is so much to learn. I tell my Professor husband all the time that I think I will never finish knowing all I want to know until I leave the earth. Hopefully, I can help those who are studying and be a greater help to the Kingdom of God by those things given to me to develop as a mission. We are all called to the "Great Commission," but also have each and individual "Mission." I am aiming for the goal of the approval of the Master. I want to hear the words, well done my good and faithful servant. Enter into your reward. Heaven is my goal and I am aiming to store as many dear treasures there as I can. Not silver or gold that mean very little in heaven but the souls of men and women who have the possibility of eternal life.
Who are these men and women? Well they are those like yourself who come from various backgrounds and situations. With that in mind I want to continue to develop things as the Lord leads me. My dear husband this year has published a huge amount of books as he has been enabled by the Lord to write and teach full time. I want to use my time wisely considering the clock keeps ticking and time keeps rolling forward even as I compile this message.
In Jesus
Dana D. Klein
Professor of Jewish Studies
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