Showing posts with label A Minute And A Half of God Stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A Minute And A Half of God Stuff. Show all posts

Friday, July 19, 2013

E-Flash From Dan, July 19, 2013

Dear E-Flash Friends;
                                                                                          
Check out this phrase: Christians are called to be in the world, but not of the world. 

Have you come across this concept?  It’s an idea that I’ve heard for many years—“in the world but not of the world.”  The idea is rooted in something that Jesus said in a prayer to the Father that is recorded in John 17.

This idea applies to you and me.  We are challenged to be in the world, but not of the world.  The question is:  How are we supposed to do that? 

Well in 28 minutes, this Sunday, I will answer that question precisely for us.

(See how specific I am?)

I know you’re interested in issue of how God expects us to live our lives.  So you will definitely want to be here this Sunday!   My heart is already beating a little bit faster just thinking about us all being here together.

Did I mention the worship team will be helping us praise and honor God with exciting music?  Okay, well I’m mentioning it now.  They are planning a great time for us.
                                                                                                             
When YOU are encouraged, strengthened, challenged and blessed that is a wonderful thrill for me.  That’s going to be happening this Sunday.

Invite a friend, load up the car, and we’ll see you then!

Love and blessings,

Dan


P.S.  I’ve been getting a great response from people on the “A Minute And A Half of God Stuff Podcast.”  It’s quick, encouraging, helpful and fun.  Click on the link for the latest episode!

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A Minute And A Half of God Stuff Podcast - No. 10

God is light and the darkness can never extinguish the light.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

A Minute And A Half of God Stuff - No. 9

I know you're busy.  So here's some helpful, biblically based... QUICK... info about God!
We cannot live the way God calls us to live without the help of the Holy Spirit.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

E-Flash From Dan, July 11, 2013

Dear E-Flash Friends;

The will to live is a powerful desire that God has put in each of us. You want to live, don't you? Of course you do. Me, too!

This is part of why we resonate so powerfully with the idea of eternal life. We have a strong desire to experience the reality of living forever with God.

Jesus spoke about eternal life and how we can have it in the book of John chapter 17, verses 1 - 5. We will be talking about that passage of Scripture this Sunday, July 14th. I believe that God has given me a message on this topic of eternal life that will challenge, motivate, encourage and inspire us!

Being gone for a while always reminds me that there is no church where I experience the presence of God and the fellowship of God's people like our church in Oak Lawn. I'm really looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday!  I hope you can make it.

Love and blessings,

Dan



P.S.  Take a moment to check out the “A Minute And A Half of God Stuff” podcast!  God has always been and He will always be.  Click on the link to hear more.







Thursday, July 4, 2013

E-Flash From Dan, July 4, 2013

Dear E-Flash Friends;

I was just reading a portion of the “Declaration of Independence” (yeah, I know, I’m a guy who really likes to live it up!) and I was reminded again of the courage, intelligence, faith and resolve of our country’s founding fathers. 

One of the lines in the document that caught my attention refers to the fact that the signers of the Declaration were appealing “to the Supreme Judge of the world” on behalf of their cause.  They understood and they acknowledged a higher authority than the powerful “British Crown” or, for that matter, any earthly ruler.  I believe that is an indication of their wisdom.

What they did is noble and inspiring and we have benefitted greatly from the country that they founded.  I realize that these men weren’t perfect and that our country is not without its flaws.  But I am still impressed by what they did and I am, still, deeply, deeply grateful to live in a place with the kind of extraordinary freedoms and opportunities that we enjoy.

My hope and prayer is that your 4th of July is happy, safe and enjoyable.   As we celebrate the independence of our country I am also hoping that we are acknowledging this Higher Authority to whom our country’s founders appealed.  He has blessed me far beyond what I deserve and I’m trusting that you recognize and appreciate His many blessings in your life, too!

Happy Independence Day!

May God bless the U.S.A.

Love and blessings,

Dan


P.S.  We will be having great services this Sunday.  The worship team is planning wonderful music and Chris is bringing a message on the work of the Holy Spirit that will inspire and encourage you!  You won’t want to miss it.


P.P.S.  If you have a minute and a half (come on, that’s only 90 seconds) I invite you to listen to a new episode of the “A Minute And A Half of God Stuff” podcast for 7/4/13.