Crystal Cathedral

Praise God, Pastor Kalestods message is very inspiration, the part where he states that "Our heavenly Father tells us, look when you can't pray, I'll pray and I'm the one who answers the prayer. So, even though you don't know what's best, I'll pray what's best. Even though you don't know what the future holds, I do. I know what's in the future. And I'll be there arranging the best for you, even though you don't know what pleases me. We don't know, in our human limitation, what will please the heart of God. Our heavenly Father tells us, I'll pray that way in order that it will be fulfilled. Isn't that good news? That is wonderful news. This is the greatest passage of prayer in the New Testament, I believe. What a powerful word". I tend to forget God knows more that me, even when I desire anything and have not said it out loudly. The sermon reminds me that he does know it all. Thanks for hour of power and be blessed.

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Once again I want to say thank you to HOUR OF POWER for being there and making available the sunday message.I have been a listener to this wonderful ministry since the 1970's. and as I have looked forward to tuning in to the program I have been greatly blessed and uplifted . Life has its ups and downs for us all and through the HOUR OF POWER I have changed and grown in faith and understanding of the important issues of life .Thank you again DR. SCHULLER AND ARVELLA FOR YOUR COMMITMENT, LEADERSHIP AND YOUR FAITHFULLNESS IN THE MISSION THAT GOD HAS CALLED YOU TOO. JEUNE.

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Having been a practicing Attorney since 1966, and being a follower and supporter of the Crystal Cathedral since the late 70's, I was very impressed with Lee Strobel's "A Skeptic's Surprise". His presentation was extremely professional and helpful. Looking forward to your other upcoming Special Speakers on the Hour of Power. Les/Houston, Tx.

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My wife and I were SHOCKED and SADDENED to find out that Robert A. will no longer be preaching at the Crystal Cathedral and on the Hour of Power. We have been substantial donors for the Hour of Power for many years. We are of the opinion that some communication should have been sent to the donors explaining the decision that RAS would not be preaching. Although we live in Florida, we have attended several services and special events at the CC on several occasions since 1998. We have met both Dr. Robert H. and RAS on most of the visits. We consider the CC/HOP to be our second "church" since we are very active in our local church as I am an elder and my wife is a deacon. We liked the sermons by RAS very much and got to know him and Donna on the Holy Land Tour in Oct 2007. A guest minister idea is not what we look for or want. We are strongly considering not to continue out financial support. We believe that this could be the beginning of the end for the HOP.

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Davem, you are so right! By avoiding telling the following (the ones that generously give and keep this ministry going) the truth, RHS gives rise to suspicion and rumors. Stop the rumor mill RHS and fess up, or at least give your son the opportunity to tell his side. You want to increase donations................TELL US THE TRUTH! Many of us lived through the PTL club and Jimmy Bakker. What gives?

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It is one thing to not have Robert A.Schuller on Hour Of Power. Now it seems you have also taken away the benedtction at the end of the service. Please at least let us have that as we close our hour and start another stressfull week. I pray each day to try to understand all the changes. God Bless.

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I WONDER IF ROBERT H READS THESE LETTERS? If so brother please reply on these pages and give us your reaction, Surely you do not feel comfortable as you read these comments. The internet has may comments, suppositions which are rooted in the lack of TRUE INFORMATION regarding the sad and sorry state of the H.O.P. Please R H S, come clean about what has happened to your son R Anthony S and give him the right to speak. By not being totally open you give rise to all sorts of rumours. From here in UK it comes over that you are at loggerheads with your son ANDbrother in the ministry. I do not have a Bible college training but I do know that THIS IS NOT BROTHERLY LOVE of which the Bible speaks This whole episode is damaging your credibility and witness for which I had geat repect. PLEASE PLEASE speak The truth in love. !!! This smoke screen will not last for ever and the truth will be seen. This could be the end of a very respected and appreciated ministry.

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Elaine, I get what u are saying, yet I understand what DR is saying also, I had no confidence in myself it hinder me in Christ. God has been wanting to do so many things in my life. meaning Jesus Christ wanting to manifest himself through me but, I had no faith in myself. somethings he accomplished and some he didn't because I didn't believe in myself. I today was taking a bath talking to the Lord asking him to help me with this problem and it came to me to read the DR message I did and the topic is HOW TO BUT A WOE IN YOUR TOMORROW. truely I believe that God was speaking to me about myself letting me know that I have to believe in my self in order for him to do all the things he wants to do in my life.I believe that there are many interpretations and the way I Interppret the message is just what I needed to know. I think then DR is talking about a confidence in yourself. I HAVE FAITH IN GOD AND, BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST BUT NO TRUST OR FAITH IN SELF. CONFIDENCE KEY WORD!

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As I turned on the TV for today's service, I had a little anxiety about the new service format. But, Lee Strobel's sermon was a true blessing for me. I alway had trouble working through the same questions Lee had. After listening to his sermon there can be no doubt about Christ's presence and divinity. I can't wait to tune in to next yeek' service. Doug Stutzman

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11/16/2008 My husband and I are devastated with the way your board has dismissed Ras out of this ministry. We are eagles members,we feel we deserve to know what is going on. We love RAS and Donna as the family. We will pray for this ministry and more important your family.This move is hurting the message of Jesus,as the message of this ministry.Father and son bond is unbreakable with the foundation of love. May the lord heal this bond and this ministry.The economy is not hurting your contributions it is this action from the board.and you. Lee Strobel's sermon was good but we miss RAS and Donna at his side. Where does this put Arvella and the rest of the family. May God intercede and heal this family and ministry. We feel like we have lost a member of our family and what is even worse you have not been honest with us on what is going on. We want the truth,you don't mention RAS how can you do this to your own SON!!!!!!! May god bless all of you and may God intercede.Annie54

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The first two quest speakers you have had were excellent, especially Lee Strobel. Thank you for them. Looking forward to hering the rest. John

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i had just received my very first e-mail positive minute this morning,i enjoyed it very much! Thank you!

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Just what is Jewish food and why can't they eat Gentile food? ALso I have always wondered why the Jewish faith dislike Jesus so much, mention the name and they hush immediately, why? And if the Jewish fast, who are they fasting for, we always fasted for Jesus.

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We too miss Robert A.'s messages and presence Sunday mornings. Robert A, you listen to God and are willing to do things God's way. God honours that. God does have plans and a purpose for you and sometimes to get us into the right place, the journey can be rough. Be like Peter and keep looking at Jesus, not the waves. May God bless you indeed!!!

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where is robert a., your son?? we miss his messages. please have him back on tv and writing the daily messages... the both of you...father and son....

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Said my Father y'day - He is very proud of me....... the Holy Land is afterall in our hearts..... He knows everything......... His love is unconditional! Thank you Father !

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Elaine, I agree with you and I thank you for your posting. I had no belief in myself and the Lord reached out His hands to me and took me in His arms--when I felt so unloved, not needed and the list goes on God said He needed me. I wrote a poem that day and though I do not have a cop[y of it I have never forgotten it--it was divinely inspired.

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I am totally confused. When you tune in The HOP, the first thing you see is " AMERICA'S TELEVISION CHURCH ", and this is what I have watched and supported over all these years. Now all of a sudden you say that your organization is a MISSION first, and a CHURCH second ? We watch the HOP as a CHURCH, and do not want it turned into a mission for a lot of different philosophies and creeds. I am also confused over this apparant lack of shared vision. You and your son have worked together for many years on the Hour of Power as Robert A. was being " groomed " for the position of Senior Pastor, together with your Board. Could you please explain how suddenly there is a lack of shared vision, and could you please give us Robert A's point of view, which I believe you should share with those who have supported you in all of these years. The reporting to date is totally " one-sided " I sincerely hope you, Robert A, and your Board can resolve this soon

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Again this morning at 7AM I was up anxiously awaiting the Hour of Power. I just knew that RHS would have come to his senses and brought our pastor back. But unfortunately I had to listen to a very old sermon that I had heard before. Thank God for the splendid choir and music! Without this there really would be no reason to watch! This feeling of discord between father and son is upsetting and distracting. Why won't RHS level with us and tell us what is going on. Is he too proud or egotistical, or has RAS really sinned and strayed from the church? Is Donna OK.......what about the grandchildren? Everyone wants to know the truth.

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My husband and I are absolutely heartsick over the direction the Crystal Cathedral has chosen to go. We have watched Robert A. expand and flourish in leadership and commitment over the years. We have felt his anointing and been blessed beyond words by his spirit and messages. We cannot express in strong enough terms how much we disagree with the events of the past weeks. There seems to be a clash between the old and new voices of the ministry and to completely quash the latter’s seems not only unfair but unwise. We do not want guest speakers! We want our television pastor back! When you said, RHS, that this is not “your” church, you were absolutely right. Your actions do not appear to be in keeping with that philosophy, however, when you take back the reins and lead in the wrong direction. We have prayerfully made the decision to withdraw our support from the ministry at this time. We pray, in earnest that you will reconsider. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

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I write this with a heavy heart. I am filled with feelings of devastation, betrayal, and anger over the dismissal of Robert A. About the third time I listened to his sermon, he seemed to be speaking to me privately. I followed his message and faced my most serious burden directly. As I did, it felt like God had lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders. I proudly joined the Sparrow's Club and felt a sense of belonging: I never missed one of Robert A's sermons. I feel a sense of betrayal from the church, Robert H, and the Board .I really don't see how a father could turn his back on a son, no matter what the circumstances. But it appears as though that is exactly what happened. I do not and will not tune in to the Hour of Power and listen to sermons from years ago. I want to hear a live, enthusiastic, dedicated, and positive pastor that moves me out of my doldrums. Your newest format is unacceptable. Bring back Robert A.

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Dr., I respectfully must challenge this statement you made - "Of course, you can't have a faith in God, or in Jesus Christ, if you don't even trust and believe in yourself." It is not true. Nowhere in the Bible is there a message like that. It is when we realize our weaknesses that we can put our faith and trust in God and receive strength from Him. It is when we know that we cannot trust ourselves in times of temptation that we can look to Him in faith to lead us out of temptation. It is in times of turmoil, when we don't have the wisdom to deal with situations, that in faith, we can go to God and He will give us wisdom if we will receive it from Him. It is when we come to the painful knowledge our sinful condition and we have no recourse within ourselves to make things right with God, that we can in faith turn to Him and receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior to pay our sin debt for us. To trust and believe in ourselves is the epitomy of pride, of which we are warned against.

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I believe that the viewers and long time loyal supporters deserve the truth. What is really going on? It appears as if the RHS has laid down the law, "it is my way or the highway!" Can he not get with the program and see that change is good? It is not 1955 or 1978 any more. Looks as if the handing over of the leadership was actually a scam, Robert H. is and always has/will be in control. Very sad that such a strong ego appears to be the end to a glorious work of our Father. Forgiveness and love--two words that both RHS and RAS need to ponder. We will continue to pray for you both.

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I have been watching and contributing to the Hour of Power for many years. I have always been inspired and look forward to watching each time the program is on. I have really enjoyed listening to Robert A and am very unhappy about his removal from the program. Please give this some rethinking. From reading the letters written so far I believe many of us are in agreement. I am sure you want viewers to watch and be brought closer to God! I sure hope this is what you want to accomplish or I have been fooled over the years. May God bless each and everyone of you in what you want the viewers to witness each week. I have nothing against guest speakers, but I am very saddened by idea that Robert A. does not need to be seen!

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I have always felt God speaking to me through this church. It always felt so safe and solid, like a rock I could depend on. I want my Rock back, just as it was. Please have Robert A. back to explain what his vision for the church was. We have not heard his side. Surely you can work this out. I am praying for you both.

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Dr. RHS, you have always given praise and thanks to people for their ministry gifts. The messages I am reading recently from you seem to focus on YOU and what YOU want. YOU "want to leave a ministry that gives expression to the world that there are a lot of different churches out there, but we are united in Christ. . . the real name we honor is Jesus, not Schuller." Really? You are sending mixed messages, RHS. You speak of "MY board of directors". You say it is not YOUR church, but yet YOU want to "leave a ministry that . . ." RAS is truly gifted; his gifts, his BIBLE preaching, his ministry are GREATLY missed. Let God use them in the mission of the CC Church. RAS brought new life & breath, new vision & energy to the HP, & retained members & support. Don't let the CC Church die! It is now RAS's turn to lead the CC. Give YOUR son YOUR support; bring the new energy and life back to CC by bringing RAS back as the Sr Pr of the CC. PRAY--may God guide you in transition. Blessings to all!

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I have enjoyed and been blessed so many, many times by your services through the years. When the Choir sings I almost feel that I am in Heaven, I feel the presence of the Lord in a very special way. Thank you for always being there for us! I don't know what are the circumstances that you are going through right now, but I'll pray for you and trust Him that He will guide you and that you can continue to bring blessings to us through your inspiring services. THANK YOU!!

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After the news that RAS won't be longer on HOP and the announcement of RHS I was heartbroke. I just couldn't believe it. I need HOP and I'm not waiting for guest speakers. I finally found a church that made me happy. Just that one hour was so important. And it was RAS that hooked me on in the first place together with his father. I found God through them. As they are both different people RHS thought me positive thinking. And RAS thought me to understand the bible. In my opinion RAS was a more modern preacher and I just felt home the way he preached. And now after this unexpected terrible news I'm searching again. I can't understand the reason behind this. But the fact is I need RAS with his sermons. And as for the guest speakers. That's no HOP for me. For that I can visit my own church. I'm going to miss you RAS

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Something was not in accord BEHIND the camera. We will probably never know the whole story, so if you want to find the same pastor to watch every week whether it is RHS, RAS, or Bobby, you won't find it any more at the HoP. But if you want to support a mission, then keep tuning in and send donations to the HoP.

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The founder RHS said "If you want to belong to a church that's a mission first and a church second, this is where you belong. " All those who miss RAS should think - if all was well why would a change be necessary?

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AMEN

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Everyone who misses Robert Anthony - stop and think - if all was well BEHIND the camera, would change have been needed? It appears that Robert Anthony wanted to take the Hour of Power his way, a different way. Go back and read the founder's (Robert Harold) words: "If you want to belong to a church that's a mission first and a church second, this is where you belong. "

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Please both Robert H. and Robert A. read your own POSSIBILITY THINKERS CREED and DO NOT QUIT now. The various Web sites and comments give Dr. Robert H. Schuller's point of view, but I think you both owe it to the many people who have supported you over the years to give Robert H.'s Vision and how it differs. This all comes as a complete surprise, and you have given your supporters no choice in this matter. Please do not change the existing format of the Hour of Power, but include some of your own Ministers who we never see, as well as guest speakers, but do not abandon the one Minister format, or we will be tuning-out..

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It was during a visit in the Crystal Cathedral on Feb 17th of this year, that I really came back to the Lord. I began watching the HOP every week and was inspired by RAS and the leadership he was bringing to the program.Every church needs a leader whether his vision and RHS agrees, to have a guest every week is not going to be the positive ministry that the founder of CC had in mind. I found that the son of RAS and RAS have very similar visions for the church that was founded and base their sermons on scripture. It makes me very sad that the church will not have any continuity each week using different speakers. This gives no vision for a lasting, faithful membership base to want to walk through the doors or attend by long distance. We starting supporting this ministry since Feb and just feel so lost that the senior pastor will not be a part any longer. If we wanted to watch other pastors, we would tune in to their programs not the HOP. In Tennessee we will be praying for CC

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It was during a visit in the Crystal Cathedral on Feb 17th of this year, that I really came back to the Lord. I began watching the HOP every week and was inspired by RAS and the leadership he was bringing to the program.Every church needs a leader whether his vision and RHS agrees, to have a guest every week is not going to be the positive ministry that the founder of CC had in mind. I found that the son of RAS and RAS have very similar visions for the church that was founded and base their sermons on scripture. It makes me very sad that the church will not have any continuity each week using different speakers. This gives no vision for a lasting, faithful membership base to want to walk through the doors or attend by long distance. We starting supporting this ministry since Feb and just feel so lost that the senior pastor will not be a part any longer. If we wanted to watch other pastors, we would tune in to their programs not the HOP. In Tennessee we will be praying for CC

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