Other States Watching South Dakota - Our very own Ferrill Gallaway is quoted in this very positive article informing the public of the very important aborion ban that will be voted on Nov. 7.

Praise God for favor with media!

Great quotes for GBF

From the Rewards of Fasting by Mike Bickle and Dana Candler

P38 "It is a privilege beyond comprehension that weak humans can experience the depths of God’s heart. This is our inheritance and our destiny."

P39 "Just as there will be no fasting in the age to come because we will be face to face with Him, it would have been unnecessary for the disciples to fast when the God who rejoices in the human heart was their daily companion."

"Lovesickness is mourning for the loving presence of Jesus as the Bridegroom God. No one can console our lovesick hearts except Him."

"A heart that does not mourn for more of Him is a heart that accepts its current state of spiritual barrenness as tolerable and livable."

"A mourning heart is fiercely discontent; it has a desperate hunger for God."

P40 "Spiritual hunger is a divine gift that leads us to seek greater experiences of His love, regardless of the cost. It causes us to be willing to make whatever changes are necessary in our hearts and lives in order for love to have its way."

"We were made to love and be loved by God and He has made us to crave Him until our heart cry is answered."

P41 "Mourning and fasting for our Bridegroom is our way of positioning our hearts to live by desire for God and not by the lusts of this age."

"“Fasting serves as a catalyst to increase the depth and the measure to which we receive from the Lord. By fasting we receive greater measures of revelation at an accelerated pace, which has a deeper impact on our hearts."

P42 "The Bridegroom fast tenderizes our hearts so dullness is diminished and we are able to experience the affections of God in greater measure."

"“Spiritual hunger is a divine agent that leads us to greater love. It is an instrument that makes room for love and purity in our hearts and expands our souls."

Weekend update

On Saturday I did something I've never done. I milked cows. Well, actually, let the truth be known that I never really touched the cow. I just basically went along for the ride and watch my friends milk the cows. They own a part of the cow (red-tape to purchasing fresh milk) and so they help out with the milking on Saturdays. Since I was staying with them, I decided to go with them for the fun of saying I've milked a cow. I mainly played with the kittens on the farm and watched Samuel, so that Brenda and Kendra could milk, with an electric milker, no less.


Then on Sunday night after Encounter Service at IHOP, we took my friend, Jenn, to Cafe Intermezzo for her birthday. This is one of the hippest cafes in Atlanta. It's got great atmosphere and immediately brings you to the streets of Florence (or some other wonderful city in Italy). It also happens to be my old stompin' grounds from high school, so it also brought back some memories. The only thing that is a negative is that it hurts the pocketbook. For a cup of coffee (they charged me extra for decaf - what is that?! Randy- no smart comments on how I should've been drinking leaded anyway!) and a slice of scrumptious chocolate, pecan, caramel goodness, I paid $11, not including tip or helping pay for Jenn's goodies. That is not something I can afford to do often, but it was worth it to indulge the day before GBF and celebrate my friend.

Tonight I spent the evening at a meeting where Joshua and Janet Mills ministered, sponsored by my church. Prior to that, I spent about 2 hours in the car (with no a/c in GA - it's hot) driving there and my car overheated, so I HAD to pull over right at the new Atlantic Station (complete with shopping and dining, of which I did neither). Then I had to take the long way to Douglasville to go around an accident that would have made by car overheat again because of all the idling. So, I was glad to finally get there, even though I missed worship and had to eat McDonalds. I guess you could call that an adventure!

The meeting went well. This couple has seen signs and wonders in many of their meetings and in their everyday life, and has been featured on Patricia King's website. I was expecting gemstones to start falling. They didn't, but the Lord did bring gold dust. No joke. I saw it happen and a little bit appeared on my own hands! The message was good too... it was all about accessing the glory. I liked it. It was a different message than I am used to hearing and I am seriously getting more and more hungry for the things of the Spirit lately. I want to tap into another realm. I am contending for an encounter with Jesus that will forever change my life and those around me. Angels would be cool too. And I would take gemstones, gold dust, feathers, or however the Lord wants to manifest His goodness and glory. I mainly just want to see Jesus. So, it's making me hungry for that even more. Good thing GBF is coming up. Maybe I'll get a little closer.... literally!

I spent most of the day a bit irritated because I kept being asked to do things when I had so much to do already. I was on the edge of losing my peace. I woke up late, then realized all the things I had to do. However, when I finally sat down to do them, after working for a little while I became bored. Not only was I bored, but my heart was pounding and my skin was crawling. A trip to the kitchen... a trip to the office... checked the email. Nothing. Nothing was satisfying. Not only that, but I could hardly concentrate on the worship song being sung, or even on the Bible. What is wrong with me? I don't have any answers...

Hopefully tomorrow will be better...