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To be inspired and motivated

through possibility thinking

to grow in a loving

relationship with Jesus Christ

so that we may become the

persons God desires, dreams and

designed us to be.

Vision C RY S TA L C AT H E D R A L

Statement

Saving lives through a message of hope.

“LOVE IS PATIENT…” These are the first threewords of the Apostle Paul’s universally known “LoveChapter” in the Bible…included in his first letter tobelievers of Jesus Christ living in Corinth. “Love is patient.”

Throughout our lives, patience seems to be demanded of us almost constantly: Patience with our children…patience with our aging parents…patience with family members…patience with automated phone systems…patience with a boss or employee(s). This list is long— maybe even endless.

The noble eagle, God’s wondrous creation, displays forus a perfect example of patience. The eagle patiently soarsabove the earth…relaxed, no wing movement, just ridingon air currents. It patiently focuses on its search for food.No rush—this glorious creature knows its meal is

there—God’s plan always provides. Then, suddenly, he spots it…in an

instant, without hesitation, he respondsand dives rapidly to claim the prizeprovided. Knowing when to take action is as important asthe patience required in waiting for the moment to do so.

“Love is patient,” but it also knows when it’s time to take action! Currently, Dr. Schullerand Pastor Sheila are seeking members for the2011 Eagles Club —persons who pledge togive $50 a month for 12 months…or, aone-time gift of $600. If you love Hour ofPower, then please respond—take action—today. Trust God for the resources to doso…but make the commitment to join the 2011Eagles Club, now.

And when you do, you not only helpguarantee the future of the televised Hour ofPower during 2011, but you’ll also receive abeautiful “thank you” gift. This year, 2011,Eagles Club Members are being given a choiceof one of two stunning porcelain eagles (see photos A and B, right).

The Patience of the Eagle

For 2011, Eagles Clubmembers may actuallychoose their porcelain

“thank you” gift.

CALL FOR 2011 EAGLES CLUB MEMBERS

Crystal Cathedral Ministries • FEBRUARY 2011 • Garden Grove, CA, USA

MONTHLY NEWS FOR Hour of Power SPIRITUAL SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS

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LegacyGiftOpportunity

Crystal Cathedral Ministries wishes to thankthe following persons and their families for theirrecent estate gifts.

In honor and loving memory of…

LOVING THE NEXT GENERATIONTHROUGH GENEROUS GIVING…

To encourage future generations, you can leave a lovinglegacy through a final will and estate gift to the CrystalCathedral/Hour of Power. For more information, callJohn Charles at 714-971-4000.

Edith B. Mather CONNECTICUT

Jean Reale ALTOONA, PA

Guy H. Riegel LANDINGVILLE, PA

Jennie C. Schneider EVANSTON, IL

Patricia ElizabethSmith

Need hope? Need prayer? Need a listening ear?

NEWHOPE & TEENLINE COUNSELING24-hour crisis prevention

1-714-NEW-HOPE or www.NewHopeNow.org

or www.teenline.org

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Love Letters from the Bible…

As we celebrate “LOVE” this month, it’salways wonderful to refresh our souls withGod’s word on the subject. Here are just afew of the nearly 400 scriptures (these fromthe New Living Translation) that give us justa glimpse at God’s wisdom and truth on thesubject of LOVE…

“Love is patient and kind. Love is notjealous or boastful or proud or rude. It doesnot demand its own way. It is not irritable,and it keeps no record of being wronged. Itdoes not rejoice about injustice but rejoiceswhenever the truth wins out. Love nevergives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

-1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-7

“Jesus replied, ‘The most importantcommandment is this: …The Lord our God isthe one and only Lord. And you must LOVEthe Lord your God with all your heart, allyour soul, all your mind, and all yourstrength. The second is equally important:Love your neighbor as yourself. No othercommandment is greater than these.’”

-MARK 12:29-31

“So now I (Jesus) am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should LOVEeach other.” -JOHN 13:34

“We LOVE Him, because He firstloved us.” -1 JOHN 4:19

“Dear children, let’s not merely say thatwe LOVE each other; let us show the truthby our actions.” -1 JOHN 3:18

“There is no greater LOVE than to laydown one’s life for one’s friends.”

-JOHN 15:13

“Your LOVE for one another will proveto the world that you are my (Jesus’)disciples.” -JOHN 13:35

“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and LOVE—and the greatest ofthese is LOVE.” -1 CORINTHIANS 13:13

Love can wait as long as it needs to. It can persevere aslong as necessary. Some things cannot be rushed. Theyneed to be allowed to unfold naturally. Take for example arose. It cannot be forced open. The petals will fall off andthe flower will be destroyed, whereas a warm, nurturingenvironment draws the flower open.

A cocoon cannot be forced. If it is pried open too soon, the wings of the butterfly will be damaged and unable to develop. The result is the beautiful butterfly will never live and never flutter around the garden.

Time is a precious gift to give to those we love. Time to be with them. Time to listen to them. But also time to allow them to work through losses, transitions, goals. Some people we love need timeto complete an educational program. Some people we loveneed time to transition to a new job, a new location, a newrelationship. Some need time to work through arehabilitation program. Some just need time to be alone.

And then love waits—patiently. It waits as long asnecessary. The word for “patience” in the Bible is oftenused interchangeably with the word “longsuffering.”Sometimes waiting patiently for a relationship we value tobe restored with someone we love can be very painful. Butlove will suffer long, long, long because it hopes that, in theend, the wait will pay off, it will all be worth it.

Jesus models the supreme love for us. He waits andwaits and waits patiently for you and me every day to turnto Him, to acknowledge Him, to thank Him, to praise Him, toworship Him. He waits lovingly, and the minute we turn toHim, His heart responds with love and joy. What a gift wehave been given! What a gift we can give! To love and beloved. To wait—not tapping our feet impatiently, but waiting,praying and loving and hoping that our loved ones willbreak forth from their cocoons and spread their wings andfly. Waiting, praying, loving, creating a warm environmentwhere their hearts and spirits can blossom beautifully.

Now that’s true love!

What is the secret of real joy?Christians know the

answer—it’s the lovethat bubbles up fromdeep within your heartand soul when you tearyourself loose fromselfishness and bear theburdens of someoneelse, caring

enough to share yourself with thatperson. Then love activates and givesyou the results of joy.

So, LOVE is, indeed, the secret toreal joy.

Each of us distinguishes ourselvesas individuals. Some have special

talents. Others attract friendseasily. Still others accomplishamazing achievements. But

Christians should all be distinguishedby the love they give away. It shouldburst forth with such enthusiasm thatit could never be hidden. It should bepatient, kind, trustworthy, persevering.

You won’t even have to tell peoplethat you love Jesus Christ. You won’tbe able to keep it secret, because lovewill give you away!

LoveLife!A NEW MESSAGE SERIES! On the Hour of Power in February

Starting on the February 19-20 weekend, Dr. Schuller, Pastor Sheila, and other renownedChristian speakers will help you to truly LOVE LIFE! Learn how to be loved and to love Godand others as described in 1 Corinthians 13, the “love chapter” of the Bible!MESSAGE TITLES

Love is Patient! LoveSucceeds!

LoveBelieves!LoveHopes!

Love Gives!

Please keep up this

life-saving Hour of Power.

Some of us would be lostwithout it.Berrisford SmithGainesville,Florida

LOVE - The Gift That Keeps on Giving By Robert H. Schuller

I was touched by your sincerityin your message on indebtedness. The wholeworld and especially our own country isfeeling the economic woes of our times. God

is our only hope. Youshowed God inyour HEART. You are a light to the world!

Alan & Gail Armstrong, Email

In many ways, I could say, ‘You saved my life.’ You kept saying over and over how God loved me. Finally, I got it! Godloves me unconditionally. Crystal Cathedral

is where I learnedabout the LOVEof God. Keep telling of His love.

Edna CandariCorona, California

Love Waits Patiently!

SHEILA SCHULLER COLEMAN

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The Easy & Green Way to Send Your Gift of Love!

Send your love while saving time andstamps with these secure, easy, and efficientways to support your Hour of Power:

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER:Authorize your monthly gift amount and deductiondate by calling 1-866-GET-HOPE (438-4673).

PHONE TEXT:To the number 27138, text GETHOPE followed by a space and the amount you wishto donate.

PRIN

TED

INUS

A Trinity Broadcasting Network



7am Central



Trinity Broadcasting Network



7am Central



4 PowerLines february 2011

To be inspired and motivated

through possibility thinking

to grow in a loving

relationship with Jesus Christ

so that we may become the

persons God desires, dreams and

designed us to be.

Vision C RY S TA L C AT H E D R A L

Statement

Saving lives through a message of hope.

“LOVE IS PATIENT…” These are the first threewords of the Apostle Paul’s universally known “LoveChapter” in the Bible…included in his first letter tobelievers of Jesus Christ living in Corinth. “Love is patient.”

Throughout our lives, patience seems to be demanded of us almost constantly: Patience with our children…patience with our aging parents…patience with family members…patience with automated phone systems…patience with a boss or employee(s). This list is long— maybe even endless.

The noble eagle, God’s wondrous creation, displays forus a perfect example of patience. The eagle patiently soarsabove the earth…relaxed, no wing movement, just ridingon air currents. It patiently focuses on its search for food.No rush—this glorious creature knows its meal is

there—God’s plan always provides. Then, suddenly, he spots it…in an

instant, without hesitation, he respondsand dives rapidly to claim the prizeprovided. Knowing when to take action is as important asthe patience required in waiting for the moment to do so.

“Love is patient,” but it also knows when it’s time to take action! Currently, Dr. Schullerand Pastor Sheila are seeking members for the2011 Eagles Club —persons who pledge togive $50 a month for 12 months…or, aone-time gift of $600. If you love Hour ofPower, then please respond—take action—today. Trust God for the resources to doso…but make the commitment to join the 2011Eagles Club, now.

And when you do, you not only helpguarantee the future of the televised Hour ofPower during 2011, but you’ll also receive abeautiful “thank you” gift. This year, 2011,Eagles Club Members are being given a choiceof one of two stunning porcelain eagles (see photos A and B, right).

The Patience of the Eagle

For 2011, Eagles Clubmembers may actuallychoose their porcelain

“thank you” gift.

CALL FOR 2011 EAGLES CLUB MEMBERS

Crystal Cathedral Ministries • FEBRUARY 2011 • Garden Grove, CA, USA

MONTHLY NEWS FOR Hour of Power SPIRITUAL SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS

A

LegacyGiftOpportunity

Crystal Cathedral Ministries wishes to thankthe following persons and their families for theirrecent estate gifts.

In honor and loving memory of…

LOVING THE NEXT GENERATIONTHROUGH GENEROUS GIVING…

To encourage future generations, you can leave a lovinglegacy through a final will and estate gift to the CrystalCathedral/Hour of Power. For more information, callJohn Charles at 714-971-4000.

Edith B. Mather CONNECTICUT

Jean Reale ALTOONA, PA

Guy H. Riegel LANDINGVILLE, PA

Jennie C. Schneider EVANSTON, IL

Patricia ElizabethSmith

Need hope? Need prayer? Need a listening ear?

NEWHOPE & TEENLINE COUNSELING24-hour crisis prevention

1-714-NEW-HOPE or www.NewHopeNow.org

or www.teenline.orgP

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