Fred Dallas

The Water Crisis Water . It is at the heart of a daily crisis faced by a billion of the world’s most vulnerable people—a crisis that threatens life and destroys livelihoods on a devastating scale. Unlike war and terrorism, the global water crisis does not make media headlines, despite the fact that it claims more lives through disease than any war claims through guns. Unlike natural disasters, it does not rally concerted international action, despite the fact that more people die each year from drinking dirty water than from the world’s hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, and earthquakes combined. This is a silent crisis experienced by the poor, and tolerated by those with the resources, technology, and the political power to end it. Yet this is a crisis that is holding back human progress, consigning large segments of humanity to lives of poverty, vulnerability, and insecurity. At Living Water International, we are addressing this most basic of needs by helping deprived communities acquire

1994 AND FOLLOWING The picture you see here was taken in February of 1994. A group of men called to be Sports Chaplains during the Winter Olympics held in Lillehamer, Norway. In the picture you'll see a friend who has been a tremendous influence in my life because of His incredible love for the Lord and for people, David Guinn. He's the bearded one next to the giant Norwegian strong man! There are a few missionaries that were serving in Europe at the time and others that came at the invitation of David and Action Ministries International. All were present to share the Good News with folks from all over the world during those 16 glorious days. What an event! OK - not one of us are the same today, 16 years later, as we were then. We all look different - whether heavier, grayer, less hair, thicker glasses - surely the years themselves have taken their toll but each of us have grown. Each of us have had life experiences that have changed us. That's ok - that's the

Did God really create me in His Image and What does that mean? To be honest I've pondered that thought many times. It's not as if I'm trying to recreate Him into something of my image or imagination. I doubt seriously that He has a beard to stroke as He contemplates another of His steps towards being a Cosmic Killjoy. For that matter I believe His Word implicitly. He is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24). His promise is not to rob us of joy but to fill our life with a sense of abundance - not in terms of monetary wealth but of significance and purpose (John 10:10). Then what does it mean? I can't be exhaustive but let me work on two verses: 1) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). There you go! To start with God placed within us the ability to be creative. It would be easy and over simplistic if I were to say we're all Michelangelos in the making. We may not be destined to t

This weekend (February 13 &14) our Church family will be introduced to our New Teaching Pastor on the North Campus, the one who will fill our pulpit and bring God's Word. It is always a challenge to pick up where another or others have left off. The campus I'm a part of has known some very, very good preachers historically. Whether it is David Lino or Doug Page, both had an unusual way of presenting God's Word with power and conviction. I found this little note the other day about Tullian Tchividjian, the present pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. I thought it spoke to the situation we are looking at on our campus. My heart's desire is that our new Teaching Pastor know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is loved, prayed for, and given thanks for as he undertakes this new calling with all of its responsibilities. Here is the article: One of the hardest issues in pastoral life in following a long-time pastor who founded the church. That pastor’s identi

I am so thankful for the American soldier! Thankful for their many sacrifices and their place in our world. They, more than the soldiers of any other nation, take the lead in fighting for and maintaining peace and safety for untold thousands in places where language, customs, foods, are foreign to them. All I can say is "Thanks" and "God Bless You". You are not taken for granted. To the contrary you make us proud! Double click the picture and read the black patch!

The Frosts, Longfellows, Emersons, or Poes are few and far between. The poets of our day are the song writers that masterfully use words to stir our heart. But listen, "You are brighter than my darkest night. Stronger than my toughest fight. Just one touch from You my King my Friend And I’ll never be the same again." ... See More “Break through” song – Don Moen | Free christian music download | Wallpapers of Jesus and Mary | Poe www.turnbacktogod.com Click the link above to download “Break through” (5.34 MB) by Don Moen

Accountability Questions This is a list of accountability questions I’ve used in the past to help provide structure to accountability meetings or relationships that center around accountability. No man is an island and no one man is strong enough on his own to find victory all by himself in every facet of his life. Just as we don't heal in isolation we don't stay strong for long as the 'lone ranger'. As a guide and as a starter use the questions below: Questions: 1) Have you spent daily time in the scriptures and in prayer? 2) Have you had any flirtatious or lustful attitudes, tempting thoughts or exposed yourself to any explicit materials which would not glorify God? 3) Are you consistently giving financially to the Lord's work? 4) Have you spent quality relationship time with your wife? 5) Have you done your 100% best at work? 6) Have you told any half truths or outright lies putting yourself in a better light to those around you? 7) Have you shared the Gospel