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Apr '16
He Knows Me
23
Apr '16
Aren’t there things that we absolutely love about God, but it is also so very scary? It is great to know that God is powerful and He is in absolute control of everything, but it is also scary to know that He really is in control and at any moment allow this life to be over, the end, finished!
It is also absolutely fascinating to think that God knows me. It is so comforting to serve a God who knows me but it is also so scary to know that God does know me, with all of my failures and inadequacies. And even though he knows us he still loves us and wants a relationship with us.
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Mar '16
The Images of Easter
21
Mar '16
There are two images that come to mind when I think of Easter. You can’t have one without the other. The first image would be that of the Cross. There’s nothing like it. It’s a stark image that made the first believers shudder so much that it does not appear in Christian art for five centuries after Jesus died! But the Cross is the instrument of our salvation. It stands at the intersection of heaven and humanity. The words spoken from the Cross, the action taken by Jesus in accepting the Cross, the dreaded moment of his death, all of these together provide life, everlasting life, to all of us.
04
Feb '16
Do You Know That You’re Old
04
Feb '16
I still remember when I was in high school and teachers told me about things that were going to happen in our future. I still remember figuring out when that happens I will be 30, wow that is ancient. But as the years progress, thirty doesn’t seem ancient anymore.
27
Jan '16
New Church App Now Available
27
Jan '16
Our church now has an app that is available on both iphone and android devices. You can check them out in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. They are both free. The links are below and if you have trouble finding the apps please call the church office.
14
Jan '16
Deeper ~ Closer ~ Wider
14
Jan '16
This year we are going to focus on going deeper in our faith: deeper in our knowledge of God and his Word; deeper in prayer; deeper in the Holy Spirit; deeper in Christlikeness. We also want to get closer this year-to strengthen our relationships in this Body of Christ. And we want to reach wider this year-to extend the love and truth of Christ to our community and region and world.
Deeper. Closer. Wider
04
Jan '16
Happy New Year
04
Jan '16
Another year is here, and it’s always a challenge to know what to say to each other that is new and enlightening. I know we all have some bad habits that we should get rid of. I’m sure there are also some good habits that all of us should develop as we head into 2016. So to start the year off right, let’s try to break our bad habits and develop those good ones!
15
Dec '15
Christmas 2015
15
Dec '15
Merry Christmas to one and all!
There are some great Christmas scenes in the movies. You think of It’s A Wonderful Life, with George Bailey running through the snow, waving his arms around, broke and happy as a clam. Or there’s that marvelous moment in A Christmas Story (which is shown for 24 straight hours on TBS every year) where the dogs break into the house, steal the holiday turkey, and the whole family goes out for Chinese!
08
Dec '15
Glory Defined – Day 5
08
Dec '15
“After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.” – Revelation 19:1
Have you ever been on a long a journey with a great destination at the end? You know, one of those long journeys that are more than just a few hours in the car. Maybe you’ve flown across an ocean to a foreign country? Or maybe you’ve driven more than twelve hours to go on vacation or a mission trip? While long journeys can be boring and challenging, knowing the incredible destination at the end of your journey makes all the difference.
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Dec '15
Glory Defined – Day 4
07
Dec '15
Think about this quote as you go through your day.
“The created universe is all about glory. The deepest longing of the human heart and the deepest meaning of heaven and earth are summed up in this: the glory of God. The universe was made to show it, and we were made to see it and savor it. Nothing less will do. Which is why the world is as disordered and dysfunctional as it is. We have exchanged the glory of God for other things.” – John Piper
06
Dec '15
Glory Defined – Day 3
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Dec '15
“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed . . . Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” – Psalms 57:1 & 5
David wrote the Psalms in different stages of his life. These poetic songs were utilized in worship many centuries ago. And yet they connect deeply with us today.
As you read this psalm, you’ll see the struggle and pain David is walking through. In the first verse he simply comes to God telling of an impending disaster in his life. But what David does next is an example to us when we face struggles of our own.
“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.”