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Of all the things Pastor Harold MacLaryea said this past weekend, I can’t get this statement out of my mind: If you need it to serve Him, He’ll give it to you. In context, Harold was talking about our compulsive seeking after the latest gadget, convenience and comfort. Last week I did a funeral for a lady who’s [...] I just got home from our small group. It was our final lesson on how to study the Bible. Next week, we just have a potluck, and we’re done. Reflecting on the last 7 weeks we’ve enjoyed together, I feel we reached our goal. Every person in the room said they would recommend this course to [...] We all have people who wish we were different than we are. And deep down, all of us wish we were, too – at least if we’re honest with ourselves. No matter how hard I try, I’ll never be good enough. Not for myself, not for others. But sometimes the very weakness you despise in yourself [...] Thanks to John Noseworthy for sending me this fabulous email. I think our church may have been infiltrated. Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, [...] Would it bother you if you knew you were breaking Christ’s heart? Well it bothers me, because I am. I simply don’t care about you as much as I should. In fact, I’m often guilty of putting myself ahead of others, of caring more for my things than yours….than God’s. But most distressing to me [...] No one can explain this better than Rick Mercer, so I won’t say another word:
I can’t get away from this word: amometa. It’s even fun to say: ammo-MEAT-a. It’s the Greek word translated “without fault” in this verse: Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God WITHOUT FAULT in the midst of a crooked and perverse genearation, among whom you shine [...] This morning, I read this. Which led me on a hunt to find out just HOW God works in us “to will and to do” for His good pleasure. This post is dedicated to everyone, like me, who simply cannot do IT, whatever IT may be, on their own. Here are some power-filled verbs to describe [...] |
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