Nobody likes to fail. Nobody likes to think of themselves as a failure. The good news is that in our progressive society we are doing all we can to remove the chances to fail or be thought of as a failure. From the earliest stages of learning we are being told to not point out [...]
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Paul told us that in Christ we are a “new creature,” (2 Cor. 5:17) and that “the old things have passed away.” As new creatures in Christs we have the incredible privilege to be His ambassadors to the world, (2 Cor. 5:20). Wonderful news – the old man, the sin, the guilt – gone. Everything [...]
I have thought a lot about that question. As I look around our world, as I study scripture, and as I pray for the Lord to return – it is possible that this could be our last Easter. I have no idea when the Lord will return, but He did promise to come back and I [...]
I am in Pigeon Forge, TN this week at the ReFRESH conference sponsored by Sherwood Baptist Church. It is a much-needed time for your pastor. I have been looking forward to this week for several months. There are about 200 pastors here for a week of worship, prayer and reflection. Our first session was tonight. 2 [...]
I spoke in chapel at Eagle’s View Academy this morning. I always enjoy speaking to the students there. I was asked to come and fill in for another speaker who was sick. I ended up scrambling a bit to find something to share today. The Lord pressed on my heart a very familiar verse: Psalm [...]
I never knew I needed glasses…until I got my first pair. I made the adjustments to see whatever I was trying to read with the “arm length shuffle” or the squinting eye method. I think I finally caved in to the idea of maybe needing glasses when Donna started yelling about my driving. She claimed [...]
Let me say it – I love meatloaf! I know meatloaf has a bad reputation. I know that some of you are already wrinkling your nose up and saying, “Gross, meatloaf!” But I don’t care – in fact let me say it again, I LOVE MEATLOAF!! There is no doubt there have been some bad [...]
Well, we got close! Just short of 900 hits the first week of the blog. Still awesome, thanks for getting the word out! I would never have thought we could have had so many hits so fast. I pray that we can double that number this week. Remember I will be posting everyday! Look forward to sharing [...]
A few thoughts for Friday…
Posted: February 5, 2010 in Religion, Culture, Christianty, Church, Worship, Fellowship, Community of Faith, UncategorizedReally looking forward to the start of our Couple’s Bible study tonight. The study is based upon the movie Fireproof. Tonight we are viewing the movie. Great movie. With the world attacking marriage and families everyday we need to be proactive in protecting those relationships. This Bible study will make a difference! I was reading in [...]
We are doing great! Thanks for getting the word out about the blog. Yesterday was the best day so far. We still need about 350 hits to reach our 1000 hit goal. Remember we are trying to reach 1000 by Sunday. Spread the word. I will be posting every day during the week. Also, if you [...]
