Power Snack

Do you ever feel like you don't have any time. Do you feel rushed to eat, rushed to get things done, and never get enough sleep at night? It's hard to find time to study the Bible during those times. That's why we created the power snack series. It's Bible study meant for a small group, 2-5 that can be done in about 10 to 15 minutes. Between classes, at lunch, before or after school, on the bus or in the car.

Titles are:

The Attributes of God

It's All About Jesus

Keys to New Life

Communication in Prayer

Ministry of the Holy Spirit

There will be more to come, and will be available in the RI store soon for minimal cost. If you are interested in previewing the material and reviewing it for us, please let me know at ri_ministries@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Prayer in School

This is something I have been thinking about a lot. Prayer in the public school. You see, before 1962, every day students would say the pledge and they would pray "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon thee and ask thy blessing on us, our parents, our teachers and our country".

Here we are in 2010, and there is no official prayer in the public school system, but that doesn't mean students don't have a right to pray. Here is my challenge, student pray together. Not just at See You At The Pole (which is great and you should attend) but every day by your class room, in the hall, where-ever. Prayer the prayer that was said back in the 60s, say it together in a circle, or stand up before the bell rings in class and say the prayer with other Christians. Prayer in school is part of our constitutional right, and we should practice it, at home, at work, at school, at play and anywhere else we go.

As you pray, pray honestly, pray to the Lord. Don't make a spectacle, don't pray in a loud or showy way, don't invite attention. The purpose of prayer is to life our lives up to God, depending upon Him, giving Him honor and glory. As you pray, pray for this purpose. If some mock you, ignore them and pray for them quietly. Don't announce "I'll pray for you, you heathen" cause that won't help. If others ask to join, let them join. This quiet activity will build community, spiritual growth and closeness as you pray together daily.

Revolutionaries, Let's Go!

Manifesto

I am in the process of drafting the RI Manifesto. Here is the line along which I am thinking.

We as the Inversion Revolutionaries will no longer wait for the government, society or powers that be to lead off on our expressions of faith and our spiritual devotion. We will take the initiative, take the stand and respectfully practice our religious freedom in a way that honors our faith. We will no longer wait for the schools to ordain prayer, we will pray in school at a time that doesn't conflict with classroom or instruction time. We will study the Bible during times we will not conflict with instruction time, and we will meet and celebrate our faith.

We will take initiative to share our faith in respectable ways with others, to seek to show love and grace and try to make the community a friendly place to be. We will seek to live like Jesus and love and minister to those who love us, disagree with us, discriminate against us and who oppose us. In all things we seek to be like Jesus, who was the Master Revolutionary.

Keep checking back as the Manifesto continues to develop. I would love to have your input.

The chain is your sin. Your sin holds you captive, and you can't escape. Every time you break God's law, every time you are selfish, cruel, have hate or bitterness. Every time you know something is wrong and do it anyway. Those sins have you in bondage.

The nail is the price required for sin. It's a symbol of death which Jesus paid for you. He took the nails into His wrists to take the penalty for your sin. He died so you don't have too suffer for eternity.

The key is your faith. It's trusting in Jesus, it's opening your heart and life to Jesus. It's when you stop trying to get it right on your own, when you stop trying to find the answers on your own. It's the key to eternal life, the key to filling the empty place in your heart. It's the key to freedom.

The heart is your new life in Christ. When you turn from your life of self rule and seek after Jesus, He gives you a new heart and a new life. When you pray and ask Jesus to come into your heart, He does and He will clean house.

The top and bottom are heaven and hell. Heaven is eternity with God, Hell is eternity seperated from God because of your sin. Where will you be?

Revolutionaries needed

I need some revolutionaries. Do you have 15 to 20 minutes once a week and a few friends to have Bible study with? If so, I would like to send you a booklet or 2 or 3 and let you give it a shot for 6 weeks and let me know how it's working. You don't need to be a theological expert, you just need the desire to seek God, and a heart for Jesus and some friends you can talk with. Let us know at ri_ministries@yahoo.com or just post a comment here on our blog! Let the Revolution Begin!

Infiltrating the Enemy Base

Christians are under attack. The Devil is constantly attacking, he is on the move seeking to destroy all he can. His strategic position has placed him in the family and in the school. He is destroying the foundation of the culture and the future of our society. It's time for us to move inside the enemy's position and begin to turn the tide. It's time for a family and campus Revolution Inversion. Pockets of resistance, small groups of freedom fighters working behind enemy lines. Will you stand up for the cause of Christ?

The tactics are simple. Get a few friends and start a Bible Study at your school. Start a Christian Club at your school. Start a short Bible study with your brothers or sisters, your mom or dad. Spend time talking about God at home and at school. Pray with your family before you eat (which means sitting down to a meal with your family). Take time to be on the front lines against the devil. Let's get this Revolution going!

Your Cirlce of Influence

Each of us has a circle of influence that we have direct contact with. Each of us have a dozen people who we have a close relationship with. Family and close friends we talk to daily. You are in the best position to reach that group of people with the good news of Christ. By sharing Christ with one person, that one person now has the chance to work in that circle of influence.

As you have small group Bible Studies, simply reach out to those in your core group. Those you have Bible Study with can then take it to their circle of influence. The process continues to grow and the impact can cover your school campus, town, on and on.