I've recently made the decision to completely put my life in our Lord's hands and to be as devoted a servant as I possibly can be. To that end, I have decided to try to utilize the talents He has given me in the most productive ways possible, so I'm offering my 25+ years of experience in audio, video and music, in an effort to save you the grief and suffering that nearly always follow the first two options described above by Don Davis.

Having designed and built professional recording studios where ANY/ALL outside interference is intolerable, it's been heartbreaking for me to install or try to fix previously purchased "systems" in churches that have already been built. They end up having to "settle" for a "little" hum & noise or "some" seats where the sound is too loud or unintelligible. Monitor systems feedback or the performers have to suffer the inability to hear well enough to give their best. I've been told many times "If only we had met you before……"

The comprehensive system design I offer will not only solve these problems, but will also include methodology to "future proof", so that as you identify the need to institute upgrades, costs will be minimized. The key is consultation during the initial planning phase.

I have been blessed over the years to cultivate a team of specialists ranging from Grammy-winning audio engineers to licensed electrical engineers who specialize in the audio/video requirements (beyond most licensed electrical engineers!). I've also been blessed with the personal experience of recording, composing, arranging, playing, mixing, and mastering a multitude of albums/CDs along with years of both performing and mixing music in live situations. I've recorded Grammy-winning artists and Platinum selling artists in studios that I've designed, and I've done the audio engineering for their "live" performances as well.

If your church has had an unfortunate experience or you are simply READY for a professionally designed sound system custom-tailored to your specific needs, I am trusting The Holy Spirit to witness a "match" (your need, our team's abilities) in that you may call me for an initial consultation at no charge to you.

Obediently In Christ,

James C. Durbin,
President

This speech was broadcast by legendary ABC Radio commentator Paul Harvey on  April 3, 1965:

If I were the Devil . . . I mean, if I were the Prince of Darkness, I would of course, want to engulf the whole earth in darkness. I would have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree, so I should set about however necessary to take over the United States. I would begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: “Do as you please.” “Do as you please.”   To the young, I would whisper, “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is “square”.  In the ears of the young marrieds, I would whisper that work is debasing, that cocktail parties are good for you. I would caution them not to be extreme in religion, in patriotism, in moral conduct. And the old, I would teach to pray. I would teach them to say after me: “Our Father, which art in Washington” . . .

If I were the devil, I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull and uninteresting. I’d threaten T.V. with dirtier movies and vice versa. And then, if I were the devil, I’d get organized. I’d infiltrate unions and urge more loafing and less work, because idle hands usually work for me. I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. And I’d tranquilize the rest with pills. If I were the devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects but neglect to discipline emotions . . . let those run wild. I would designate an athiest to front for me before the highest courts in the land and I would get preachers to say “she’s right.” With flattery and promises of power, I could get the courts to rule what I construe as against God and in favor of pornography, and  thus, I would evict God from the courthouse, and then from the school house, and then from the houses of Congress and then, in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and I would deify science because that way men would become smart enough to create super weapons but not wise enough to control them.

If I were Satan, I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg, and the symbol of Christmas, a bottle. If  I were the devil, I would take from those who have and I would give to those who wanted, until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. And then, my police state would force everybody back to work. Then, I could separate families, putting children in uniform, women in coal mines, and objectors in slave camps. In other words, if I were Satan, I’d just keep on doing what he’s doing.

Paul Harvey, Good Day.

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The following is a poem written by Judge Roy Moore. Judge Moore Was recently sued by the ACLU for displaying the Ten Commandments in his courtroom. After a lengthy appeal process the case has been dismissed and the Ten Commandments remain on display.
 
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
 
America the Beautiful or so you used to be,
Land of the Pilgrims' pride, I'm glad they'll never see.
Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand,
Oh, sweet land of liberty, your house is on the sand.
Our children wander aimlessly poisoned by cocaine,
Choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain.
From sea to shining sea, our Nation turns away
From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray.
So many worldly pastors tell lies about our Rock,
Saying God is going broke so they can fleece the flock.
We've kept God in our temples, how callous we have grown,
When earth is but His footstool and Heaven is His throne.
We've voted in a government that's rotting at the core,
Appointing Godless Judges who throw reason out the door,
Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb,
But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb.
You think that God's not angry that our land's a moral slum?
How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes?
How are we to face our God from Whom we cannot hide?
What then is left for us to do, but stem this evil tide?
If we who are His children will humbly turn and pray,
Seek His holy face and mend our evil way,
Then God will hear from Heaven and forgive us of our sins,
He'll heal our sickly land and those who live within.
But America the Beautiful if you don't then you will see,
A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from thee.
 
Judge Roy Moore

EMERGENCY NUMBERS TO PRINT OUT AND KEEP WITH YOUR BIBLE...

USE IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY!

HANDY REFERENCE LIST OF EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
When in sorrow.....................................call John 14
When men fail you.................................call Psalm 27
When you have sinned..............................call Psalm 51
When you worry.............................call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger............................call Psalm 91
When God seems far away..........................call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring..................call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful...................call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical.........call I Corinthians 13
When you feel down and out.....................call Romans 8:31
When you want peace and rest..............call Matthew 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God..............call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance............call Romans 8:1-30
When you leave home for labor or travel..........call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish..........call Psalm 67
When you want courage for a task..................call Joshua
When you think of investments and returns..........call Mark 10
If you are depressed..............................call Psalm 27
If your pocketbook is empty.......................call Psalm 37
If you are losing confidence in people...call I Corinthians 13
If people seem unkind..............................call John 15
If discouraged about your work...................call Psalm 126
If self pride/greatness takes hold................call Psalm 19
If you want to be fruitful.........................call John 15
For understanding of Christianity...call II Corinthians 5:15-19
For a great invention/opportunity................call Isaiah 55
For how to get along with fellow men.............call Romans 12
For Paul's secret to happiness..........call Colossians 3:12-17

ALTERNATE NUMBERS:
For dealing with fear............................call Psalm 34:7

These were sent to me by a friend and came from a very cute website - smilepop.com

I asked God

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own! ,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

THIS DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY

May God Bless You,