Monthly Archives: July 2009
Get out of the Boat!
When we ask Jesus to give us courage to witness to people, it is like asking Him to command us to come to Him on the water. It is scary at first; we think we can’t do it. But we soon find that it is possible. And really a little fun. Continue reading
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Who is God? Part 2…
Sometimes we let our “religion” get in the way of our relationship with God. With churches on almost every corner of the nation, we sometimes fail to remember that our belief is not about who the pastor is, what activities the church supports, or how nice the building is. Our future rests solely in our relationship with God. Continue reading
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Big Oak 2009
…this year’s trip was over the top compared to past trips. What normally happens on the 4th night at the barn, happened on the 3rd and 4th nights, and in a much bigger way! The Holy Spirit was present all through the house!!!
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Where’s my mansion?
A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They past mansions after beautiful mansions until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack…. Continue reading
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The Shack, Part 2
If you are currently struggling in your Christian walk, I highly encourage you to get a copy of The Shack and quickly undertake the journey that it will lead you on. As a Christian of 18 years and two years into Seminary, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of my relationship with God. Continue reading
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The Perfect Pastor
Does Your Church Expect the Perfect Pastor? Read more… Continue reading
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God is awesome!
Without Jesus, we are not reconciled to God. Without Jesus, we cannot get to Heaven. Without Jesus, we can do nothing. Continue reading
Who is God?
So you’re wondering who God is? Well, if you’ve read The Shack, you already know that the writer of it has taken a much different approach to who God is than what most churches and Seminaries teach. He challenges your assumptions . . . Continue reading
Conformed or transformed?
Recently, I decided to get a Facebook account. Is that conforming to the world? Some would say “I’ve given in to worldly things.” However, I declare that there is some advantages to “being conformed” for the purpose of helping to transform others . . . Continue reading
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Praise the Lord…
An elderly lady was well-known for her faith and for her boldness in talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and shout “PRAISE THE LORD!” … Continue reading
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