Another Pastor Raised from the dead!

[gulfcoastbrother]

Remember the Jeff Arnold "MIRACLE" in Columbia, MS??

See the attached article. Pastor of First United Methodist Church dies in pulpit and is brought back! Guess God is not just exclusive to the UPC!!

http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/03/...ble-after.html


PASCAGOULA -- The Rev. Jim Fisher of First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula is in stable condition after collapsing at the pulpit during this morning’s service.

Assistant Pastor Sherry Judy said Fisher has been hospitalized and is in stable condition. He is undergoing tests, but it doesn’t appear that he suffered a heart attack or damages to his heart.

A doctor in the congregation and others with medical experience gave emergency aid until paramedics arrived.

“He was out, not breathing, for about 13 minutes,” Judy said, “and suddenly he came to.”

The congregation was praying and applauded when he was taken out of the sanctuary on a gurney.

“We believe we experienced a miracle,” Judy said.


Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/03/...#ixzz1fcLCnVw5

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by gulfcoastbrother

Remember the Jeff Arnold "MIRACLE" in Columbia, MS??

See the attached article. Pastor of First United Methodist Church dies in pulpit and is brought back! Guess God is not just exclusive to the UPC!!

http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/03/...ble-after.html


PASCAGOULA -- The Rev. Jim Fisher of First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula is in stable condition after collapsing at the pulpit during this morning’s service.

Assistant Pastor Sherry Judy said Fisher has been hospitalized and is in stable condition. He is undergoing tests, but it doesn’t appear that he suffered a heart attack or damages to his heart.

A doctor in the congregation and others with medical experience gave emergency aid until paramedics arrived.

“He was out, not breathing, for about 13 minutes,” Judy said, “and suddenly he came to.”

The congregation was praying and applauded when he was taken out of the sanctuary on a gurney.

“We believe we experienced a miracle,” Judy said.


Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/03/...#ixzz1fcLCnVw5

Tis true. Nor is God exclusive to religious folk. Remember Meatloaf?

http://apostolicfriendsforum.com/sho...light=meatloaf

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz1Ted480ct

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Tis true. Nor is God exclusive to religious folk. Remember Meatloaf?

And the 1980 US Olympic hockey team?

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Tis true. Nor is God exclusive to religious folk. Remember Meatloaf?

http://apostolicfriendsforum.com/sho...light=meatloaf

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz1Ted480ct

I was also thinking of virtually every episode of Baywatch where someone was rescued by one of the super model lifeguards and given CPR until they coughed up some sea water then got up like nothing happened, all too the applause of the onlookers.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I was also thinking of virtually every episode of Baywatch where someone was rescued by one of the super model lifeguards and given CPR until they coughed up some sea water then got up like nothing happened, all too the applause of the onlookers.

but... isn't just about everything concerning Baywatch fake?????

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

but... isn't just about everything concerning Baywatch fake?????

Well, "just about" doesn't mean "all".

[canam]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

but... isn't just about everything concerning Baywatch fake?????

Ya coupla things for sure

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by canam

Ya coupla things for sure

LOL

[Amanah]

yep, God considers each one of us "His"

[Lafon]

In my many years of Christian life, I've learned this valuable lesson:

God is motivated by FAITH!

Anyone, whether they be saint or sinner, whose actions display FAITH in God (in His sight, of course), can, and will receive from Him whatever they petition Him for. But.... one MUST exercise extreme caution in such instances.... for receiving an answer to a petition submitted to God (whether for ourselves or another), is NOT, repeat NOT evidence that one is saved!

My "religious background" began in the Methodist Church. Undoubtedly, there are many good, decent, kind, caring folks who are devout members of this denomination. However, none of these admirable traits of one's character qualifies them for entrance into the eternal kingdom of heaven... this can only be accomplished by obedience to the explicit instructions found written in Acts 2:38.

One simply MUST never consider God's granting of a "miracle," even if it be a restoration to life from what might appear to be a death, as evidence that the individual involved is in "right standing" with God. It is this one thing which gives me the greatest concern in such instances as that which is noted here.