It’s Monday…

So it’s time for my Monday morning rant, or church as I saw it, sorta.
First I am excited about my Odyssey group, new people have a renewed sense of purpose. It’s exciting to see people swell up with emotion as they relate what Jesus Christ has done in their lives.
I am excited to see people [...]

Just a Reminder

Sunday Sept. 7th and 14th Pastor Michael will be casting vision reference the future of our church. You will not want to miss it.
So in saying that I am reminding everyone here that we will only have one service those Sunday’s at 10:30AM.
Caio

REVIVAL PRAYING

HERE IS AN EXCERPT FROM AN ARTICLE I READ TODAY ABOUT REVIVAL AND PRAYER. IN IT THERE ARE SEVERAL QUOTES FROM SOME FATHERS OF THE FAITH. I BELIEVE WE NEED TO HEED THEIR TIMELESS TRUTHS.
THE ARTICLE IS FROM A PUBLICATION CALLED “HERALD OF HIS COMING” AND WRITTEN BY DAVID BUTTS.
One of the definitions [...]

It is all in how you say it

I deleted the names so as not to identify the person but the point is that we can slant anything any way we want.

XXXXXXXXX discovered that her husband’s great great uncle, XXXXXXXXXXXX, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Tennessee in 1889.
The only existing photograph shows him standing on the gallows. On the [...]

My Monday Rant

Well overall this was a good week. Even though it appears that I am not, I am busy.
I had minor surgery Monday and then therapy Tuesday to Friday. Rough!
Spiritually it has been tough but I am glad that God is in control!
Church on Sunday was awesome the message was great and our people seem to [...]

Odds are…

Odds are that we all have within our circles people that appear to have our best interests at heart.
But as I progress I am learning a life lesson. Jesus had 12 around Him. However one was a traitor. He looked good on the outside but the very essence of who he was had not been [...]

A video from John Piper

Pastor Michael posted this on Runboard and I believe we should all heed John Piper’s exhortation.
Listen to it here. You let the Holy Spirit speak to you.
Caio

Kinda Hard to Believe

After almost 27 years I finally did it. This afternoon I signed the papers to officially retire.
As of Sept. 30th I will no longer be a Deputy. The decision was bittersweet but as I know I am in His will I also know that the next page and chapter are about to be written.
With this [...]

Anticipation

Years ago Heinz ketchup came up with a catchy commercial about how slow their ketchup came out of the bottle.
Well those of you that actually remember that commercial will know how I am feeling about Youth Camp.
I heard yesterday that the night before several young people gave their hearts to the Lord. That to me [...]

Is it just a word?

It seems that everywhere I look this word seems to pop up. I read its there. I watch tv and its there.
The word is TRUST.
I think God is teaching me to really trust in Him. Not to rely on little ol me.
Remember steadfast love surrounds those who trust in Him. (Psalms 32:10)
Be looking for some  [...]