I am thankful that I serve a God who forgives and loves. Over the last 3 days I have been the recepient of Gods wonderful love. I sometimes forget to watch for God moving around me. However, over the last few days I have seen God working in and through many people [...]
Archive for January, 2009
25 Jan
Unity in Community
Nehemiah Chapter 3 at first glance can cause us to run away. As I was reading and praying this past week I couldn’t help but think, “God what are you trying to say through these passages to the Church?” Pondering the words of scripture, three things began to stand out.
1. When taking [...]
25 Jan
Moving Beyond the Church
George Barna recently released some statistics which make the point that Christianity is losing it’s appeal in America. What troubles me about these numbers is the fact that Christians in America still hold to our denominational dogma’s as if we have a lock on heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way the Truth, [...]
18 Jan
Timing Is Everything
Timing is Everything Nehemiah 2
Several children were asked to send prayer requests to their pastor. Let me share some of those with you this morning.
• Dear Pastor, I know God loves me but I wish He would give me an “A” on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee)
• Dear Pastor, [...]
10 Jan
Nehemiah, A Portrait of Leadership #1
Nehemiah Sermon Series on Leadership, Visioning, and Purpose
Betty was a good lady: a sincere Christian well liked by everyone who knew her. Yet whenever there was an altar call in the church she attended—an invitation to those who felt a need to rededicate themselves to the Lord—Betty was always the first to respond.
It was hard [...]
10 Jan
The Inner Child
I am amazed as a watch my two youngest boys, ages 3 and 4. Both of them display the joy and peace that I long for at times. It is as if for so many times my inner child wants to play, jump, laugh, run just like them. For me, Kage and [...]
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