Israel Matters!!!

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Why does Israel matter?

Did you know that the time clock of the return of Jesus Christ isn’t based on America’s timeline? It’s based on what is happening in Israel.

Did you know Jesus wasn’t a “Christian” ? He was a Jew. He celebrated and kept the Jewish holy days and customs, as well as the feasts of the LORD. He didn’t come to eradicate the Torah and writing of the Prophets / Old Testament. He came to fulfill the prophecies that were written in them.

When Jesus returns, He isn’t returning to the United States. The Bible says He is going to plant His foot down on the Mount of Olives and go through the Eastern Gate, which is currently sealed off with 16 feet of concrete. A cemetery was also placed in front of that gate because touching the dead makes a Jew considered unclean and unable to enter the Temple, which is considered Holy. The Word of GOD says He will return there and from there He will rule and reign for 1,000 years.

The final battle isn’t going to be on U.S. soil. It’s going to be in the Valley of Megiddo, in Israel. The Bible says as the nations wage war against Israel Jesus will come and destroy His enemies with the breath of His mouth. 2 Thess 2:8

GOD did not replace the Jews with Christians as some believe. We are actually grafted in with them as you would graft a wild branch into an existing tree.

The Word of GOD says, “When you touch Israel, you touch the Apple of GOD’s eye.” Zechariah 2:8

“He that keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. The LORD is thy keeper.” Psalm 121:4

“I will bless those that bless you and I will curse those that curse you.” Genesis 12:3

We are also commanded to pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Psalm 122.

ISRAEL matters.

PRAY FOR ISRAEL & Pray for the Luke warm to come to Jesus Christ in FULLNESS

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Athletic Lab Social Media Post....

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National Coaches Day....

National Coaches Day was 2 days ago.  I made a social media post but forgot to make a blog post.  My apologies.  

Tim has been blessed to have some amazing coaches throughout the years as he's competed in competitions as an Elite Athlete.  Even though he's shifted gears with doing weightlifting he's still an Elite Athlete going after goals.  He has so much respect for the coaches who have poured into him through the years.  He's learned a ton and it's shaped him into the amazing young man that he is today.  He knows exactly what he wants to implement in his life and what he doesn't want to implement in his life from all he's learned since his youth.  He is an incredible leader.  He has a great mindset.  He knows what he wants out of life and he's going after it with everything he's got.  Tim is just a well rounded young man and I can't wait to see all that God is going to do in his life on this new path that he is on.  He will make a great coach some day because of all that he's learned, good and bad, from the coaches that he has had.  So Happy National Coaches Day to all the amazing coaches who have touched our son's life in a positive way.  He will never ever forget any of you.  

  

Praying For Israel...

We've been praying for Israel and the families who have lost loved ones.  

We Have China...

We have incredible clients!  One of our repeat clients noticed me admiring her China Set last time we were in to clean her carpets for her.  I told her how beautiful her China was.  She remembered our conversation when her sister in law was trying to figure out what to do with her China Set and Crystal because none of her kids wanted it.  Our client told her sister in law about the conversation she had with me and said I'd be the perfect person to give her China to.  What a huge blessing and so greatly appreciated.  I've always wanted a China Set but I was even more wowed when she gave us the China Cabinet as well.  

These past couple of weeks have been challenging to say the least but being blessed like this was so heart warming.  It touched me so deeply.  God is so good!!!  I still need to windex the glass doors but this is so much fun to sit back and enjoy looking at.  I can't wait for the first time that I get to use them.  

Tonights 52kg Clean & Jerk...

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Happy Son's Day....

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Be Like A Lion...

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Even though Tim's had losses he's also had gains.  Old friendships have been rekindled now that he is back at Black Belt World (BBW).  He's making new friends at BBW.  He's also making new friends doing weightlifting.  He's growing into an amazing young man who has a really great head on his shoulders.  This kid has had to grow up so fast because of all that he has been through in his young life.  He has almost lost his life twice because of circumstances beyond his control but God!!!  We are so blessed to still have him with us and we never take a day with him for granted.  God has great plans for him and we look forward to watching His plan unfold each and every day of his life.  

Last Weeks Actual Clean and Jerk Video...

 

This is the video that Tim actually took of his lift.  Thought you might wanna see it.  We are so proud of him.  He's doing great in this sport and loving every moment of it.  He's also doing great with his schoolwork and helping his dad on jobs when he needs it.  The amount of growing up this teen is doing is too much for this mommas heart because he's more like a man everyday and less like my little boy.  Of course in my heart he will always be my little boy...LOL! 

Last Weeks 51Kg Clean & Jerk Reel...

Last week Tim lifted a clean and jerk that weighed as much as he weighed at his last sparring comp in July.  We are so proud of all that he is accomplishing in weightlifting.  We can't wait for him to do his first Meet on October 15th.  He's so excited!