Capture International
Capture Heaven's Heart...
October 2010 - Vol 1, Issue 1
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| Ron & Janet Biagini |
 We wanted to drop by via this newsletter to say hello, and at the same time, update you on all that is going on from this end. Thanks to all of you who remain in touch with us through phone and email. Please know that we are ever grateful for your thoughts and prayers in our direction. |
| On the Lighter Side |
The old man placed his order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink. He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink; his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them . As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering. Obviously they were thinking, That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them. As the old man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said that they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything. People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said "No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything."
 Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and inquired, "Can I ask what it is you are waiting for?" She answered: "The teeth."
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| What's the Latest? |
 Capture International is alive and well. Once we left Phoenix and relocated to Atlanta in response to the Lord's clear direction, we knew everything would fall cleanly into place. That first week when we arrived, we drove around the area expecting to be led to our new headquarters like the wise men were directed to Jesus' birth place by the star in the east. If God didn't choose to repeat that exact miracle, then perhaps he would speak to someone in advance like he did to Ananias or Cornelius, so that when we arrived they would be expecting us and be ready to hand over our property to do God's work. Sounds exciting that way, doesn't it?
So often we want to reduce God to play the part of a bit actor in our well-intentioned script that is usually written to our advantage. Okay...it's always written to our advantage. But we forget that God is Producer, Director, and Writer. We are the ones who should desire to be led by him, rather than trying to force the Almighty into our box. For starters, it will never play out that way. Moreover, as we surrender to Him there is never any disappointment - although trust and faith is required along the way.
Since we have been back in Atlanta, we have not yet "taken our mountain," but we are climbing. We know that God's plans, purposes and timing are impeccable. Instead of wondering and worrying, we have determined to make the most of every opportunity along the way. We have been able to conduct Coffee Talks, marriage seminars, preach, teach, counsel, network, and encourage the body of Christ at large. We have even done some couple-to-couple marriage counseling via Skype!
What a privilege we have to be about our Father's business on a daily basis and to capture heaven's heart for the Lord's will here on earth. God's has so faithfully provided as we seek Him for our daily bread and divine direction. Keep us in your prayers as we will continue to take dominion over all God has for us.
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| Coffee Talk for Couples - CT4C |
Where can a married couple go for a fun, yet constructive night out? Try Coffee Talk for Couples. CT4C is an informal get-together where couples meet over a cup of coffee, make new friends or strengthen existing relationships - all while addressing some of the most comical and practical challenges of marriage.
· How do we handle meddling in-laws?
· Is it okay for a husband and wife to have separate bank accounts?
· How often should we have sex?
As a married couple of 26 years who remain passionate about keeping the enjoyment in our own marriage, we are constantly confronted with the realization that "doing marriage" is not such an easy and automatically satisfying undertaking. It takes time, energy, sacrifice, and sometimes - even surrender. Moreover, as marriage consultants and conference speakers our interactions with people make us further aware that of the fifty percent of couples that are fortunate enough to stave off the divorce guillotine, a significant percentage of them live so far below their potential for relationship greatness. For many of them, marriage has turned from a dream of the "happily ever after" to an obligatory drudgery.
We have been privileged to sit with married couples at all stages of their relational development and interact with them on a personal level. It is from that discovery that we have created Coffee Talk for Couples as a way to open threads of discussion to help couples resolve those nagging, nitpicking nuisances that can surface within every marriage. Learning from others is often life's greatest teacher if we will apply those lessons rather than repeat them.
Questions are intended to springboard healthy marital discussion as a conduit to welcome group participation in discussing how to successfully handle certain marriage challenges. By seeking healthy relationships and positive resolutions we can set our marital health as a priority for our lives. So grab a cup of coffee, gather around with some new or old friends and Coffee Talk with us.
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| Upcoming Events |
Oct 22: Coffee Talk for Couples: New Life Worship (Canton, GA)
Oct 23: Coffee Talk for Singles: Hearts on Fire (Douglasville, GA)
Oct 24: Coffee Talk for Couples: Hearts on Fire (Douglasville, GA)
Nov 5: Coffee Talk for Couples: Cornerstone Christian (Brenham, TX)
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Spice Up Your Marriage
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 "There are three or four things I cannot understand: how eagles fly so high or snakes crawl on rocks, how ships sail the ocean or people fall in love." (Proverbs 30:18-19)
How people fall in love remains a mystery down through the ages, yet conceptually, we can all relate to it. While we were dating or even after we first got married, that love feeling was so strong. All those little gender differences were cute and easily tolerated. Maybe he was the strong, silent type that you felt so secure to be with; perhaps she was nurturing and overly attentive to all your needs, and that felt good. Then, as if a switch got mysteriously toggled, those very same gender traits became sticking points in your marriage. Now you are frustrated that he never opens up and talks to you; and you wish that she would back off and stop treating you like a child.
God intentionally designed us differently as men and women. Was it to drive you nuts? Sometimes it may really seem so, but that would be inconsistent with God's loving nature. What may have come as a surprise is that your spouse will be completely opposite of you in so many ways that it will really take a dependency on God to make a marriage work. Because it's in those trying moments and challenging experiences within marriage when you realize you need strength and understanding beyond yourselves.
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare treasure." (Proverbs 24:3-4)
What kind of marriage are you constructing with your spouse? Are you building your house with wisdom? Establishing it through understanding? Filling it with knowledge? It's time to take personal responsibility for your contribution to your marriage. Rather than trying to change your spouse, embrace one another's differences as an opportunity to love as Christ loves. Pray and seek God for wisdom, understanding, and knowledge so that you can enjoy the rare treasure of an amazing marriage.
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Capture International
Ron & Janet Biagini
404-832-5550
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