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Most people I know do not like the winter. No matter where people are from, winter is the most disliked season of them all. Of course there are people who love the winter and everything that it brings. Winter is a fun season, but it is cold. The main reason I have found out that people dislike winter is because the days are shorter. The sun sets at an earlier time and rises later. People really do not like going to work in the dark and then coming home in the dark. This is a pretty good reason to dislike the winter more than the other seasons,
But I want to encourage you right now. Today is December 23. Everybody is getting ready to celebrate Christmas. But today is also the shortest day of the year. Starting with Christmas Eve, the days start to lengthen. Personally, this takes the bite out of January and February (and sometimes March). Be encouraged as you get ready to celebrate the Saviors birth - That days are getting longer!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
One Prayer 2009 Series
Throughout the whole world, churches participated in One Prayer 2009. We looked at different aspects of “God Is…” This is a time when all of these churches are unified; learning the same topics, serving their communities, and seeing people come to Jesus. Grace Church participated in this and on June 14, we conducted our worship service in the park. We broke bread as we had a potluck picnic and also shared in communion. It was a special time and a great opportunity to get out into our community. Click HERE for the One Prayer 2009 web page.
Journey of Jonah Series
May 10, 2009 A Place to Hide
May 17, 2009 A Place to Think
May 24, 2009 A Place to Change
May 31, 2009 A Place to Grow
Monday, December 21, 2009
Fanatic Sermon Series
April 20, 2009 What God Desires
May 3, 2009 True Worshipers
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Rockbridge Seminary
I have been reading several articles and seeing a bunch of ads in magazines and web sites advertising getting a seminary degree online. All the institutions look like they have a lot to offer and my guess is that there programs are great for learning. I want to take a minute and explain to you my education journey.
I was praying for a long time regarding a seminary. I did not want to leave ministry because I was learning in that context and I also had a family to support. After much searching and prayer - I came across Rockbridge Seminary. It was a huge answer to my prayer. My wife and I knew that this was the right school for me (us). I can still be in ministry; learning ans supporting my family. I also did not to take time away from the family as I went to a classroom for lectures and learning. I usually did my seminary work after the family went to bed and after I spent quality time with them. There were times when I did have research and work to do during the day and did not spend with the family, but most of it was done without sacrificing time with my wife and children. In fact, my oldest son did not even know I was going to school until I showed him.
If you are looking for a seminary, Rockbridge just may be your answer. As of right now, I only have two more classes until I complete my Master of Divinity. Even though I am looking forward to completing this accomplishment, a part of me is saddened because I have enjoyed this journey that much. Check out Rockbridge here:
Rockbridge Seminary
I was praying for a long time regarding a seminary. I did not want to leave ministry because I was learning in that context and I also had a family to support. After much searching and prayer - I came across Rockbridge Seminary. It was a huge answer to my prayer. My wife and I knew that this was the right school for me (us). I can still be in ministry; learning ans supporting my family. I also did not to take time away from the family as I went to a classroom for lectures and learning. I usually did my seminary work after the family went to bed and after I spent quality time with them. There were times when I did have research and work to do during the day and did not spend with the family, but most of it was done without sacrificing time with my wife and children. In fact, my oldest son did not even know I was going to school until I showed him.
If you are looking for a seminary, Rockbridge just may be your answer. As of right now, I only have two more classes until I complete my Master of Divinity. Even though I am looking forward to completing this accomplishment, a part of me is saddened because I have enjoyed this journey that much. Check out Rockbridge here:
Rockbridge Seminary
Sermons Podcast Test
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I think I figured this out. Here is a link to an old sermon given at Believers Church several years ago. Now I will be posting a link to my sermons.
How to Capture God's Heart
I think I figured this out. Here is a link to an old sermon given at Believers Church several years ago. Now I will be posting a link to my sermons.
How to Capture God's Heart
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pacing ourselves
Several weeks ago, we went to a family birthday party at an establishment that had several “jumpies” for the kids. You know those large air inflated slides, mazes, and well… jumpies. I had the task of taking our two year old daughter around while she plays. I was also there in case she gets stuck in one of these toys.
We had about an hour to play before we had cake and ice cream and the birthday boy open his presents. All the kids starting to run all over the place and I was chasing our little girl. She went from jumpy to jumpy giggling and having a great time. After about a half hour, I started to get tired – but my daughter was still going with full steam. Of course the rest of the family thought this was funny and was laughing at me. To be honest with you it was funny and I was laughing with them. It must have been a sight; a two year old girl running at full steam giggling and yelling “come on daddy” while her daddy was lagging back just wanting to rest.
This last about another 10 minutes, when all of a sudden my daughter ran out of steam too and ran into her mothers arms for a rest. I was happy to sit down only for a couple of minutes before we went into the party room for ice cream and cake. After that, all the kids were ready for more playing and running.
Kids have so much energy! But this time with my daughter made me think about our journey with Jesus. Some people start with a full sprint in this journey and after a while we wonder why they are not in church, or reading their bible, or in small group, or even serving. They just run out of stream in their journey and before you know it, they are burned out and frustrated.
Then there are others who pace themselves in their walk with Jesus. They grow consistently, the discover where their fit at the church is at and serve faithfully, they are learning more about the character of Christ, and they get more excited each day about Christ is doing in and through them. These people are effective for the Kingdome.
Because of this time with my daughter, I am reminded what it says in 1 Corinthians 9: 24 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” We are to run to obtain the prize. That will require us to pace ourselves. There will be times when we need to sprint, but this is not for prolonged periods of time.
This journey with Jesus is meant to last for all eternity. We pace ourselves now so we can be effective in building the Kingdom of God. We will one day hear Jesus say the words we all long to hear – “well done good and faithful servant.”
We had about an hour to play before we had cake and ice cream and the birthday boy open his presents. All the kids starting to run all over the place and I was chasing our little girl. She went from jumpy to jumpy giggling and having a great time. After about a half hour, I started to get tired – but my daughter was still going with full steam. Of course the rest of the family thought this was funny and was laughing at me. To be honest with you it was funny and I was laughing with them. It must have been a sight; a two year old girl running at full steam giggling and yelling “come on daddy” while her daddy was lagging back just wanting to rest.
This last about another 10 minutes, when all of a sudden my daughter ran out of steam too and ran into her mothers arms for a rest. I was happy to sit down only for a couple of minutes before we went into the party room for ice cream and cake. After that, all the kids were ready for more playing and running.
Kids have so much energy! But this time with my daughter made me think about our journey with Jesus. Some people start with a full sprint in this journey and after a while we wonder why they are not in church, or reading their bible, or in small group, or even serving. They just run out of stream in their journey and before you know it, they are burned out and frustrated.
Then there are others who pace themselves in their walk with Jesus. They grow consistently, the discover where their fit at the church is at and serve faithfully, they are learning more about the character of Christ, and they get more excited each day about Christ is doing in and through them. These people are effective for the Kingdome.
Because of this time with my daughter, I am reminded what it says in 1 Corinthians 9: 24 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” We are to run to obtain the prize. That will require us to pace ourselves. There will be times when we need to sprint, but this is not for prolonged periods of time.
This journey with Jesus is meant to last for all eternity. We pace ourselves now so we can be effective in building the Kingdom of God. We will one day hear Jesus say the words we all long to hear – “well done good and faithful servant.”
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