Click here for video!
Sunday, September 16, 2012
No Condemnation? Sounds Good, Huh?
It’s possible that there is no voice of condemnation that
you hear as powerfully and as frequently as your own voice of condemnation.
That has, occasionally, been my experience. That’s why this passage of
scripture is so helpful and powerful for those me: “Therefore, there is now no
condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” Romans 8:1.
FALL KICK-OFF 2012, is today! Sunday, September 16th
(9am or 11am). If you live in the Chicago
area, you won't want to miss this terrific service!
Blessings,
Dan
Saturday, September 15, 2012
The Difficulties of Life Do Not Have To Defeat Us
Right after Jesus told His disciples that there would be
trials and sorrows in this world, He said this, “But take heart, because I have
overcome the world!” (John 16:33) In
other words, the difficult realities of this world do not defeat us. The One who is in us is victorious and that
means that, with Him, we are victorious, too!
Friday, September 14, 2012
E-Flash From Dan 9/14/12 -- Fall Kick Off Info
Dear E-Flash Friends;
I have that sense of anticipation and energy that emerges
when something big is coming. You know
by now what it is, right? Yes, the Fall
Kick Off is coming this Sunday, September 16th. This is going to be the beginning of a new journey
for us as a church. We’ll be starting a
new 3-week series titled: A Fresh Start
and a New Journey. You won’t want to
miss this one, I believe God is going to use it powerfully.
Also, we’ll be starting our new, expanded Next Step format
on Wednesday nights. Next Step will now
start at 6pm and this week (Sept. 19th) we will begin at 6 o’clock
with a dinner (free of charge) that is being prepared for all! Sounds like a pretty good deal, huh?
We’ll have the first of our Sunday evening learning times
with “The Case For A Creator” by on
Sunday, October 14th, at 6pm.
We’ll be launching the Alpha course on Sunday mornings, in
between the services, on October 21st.
Whew!!! It’s cool! (And just think, Trunk or Treat is coming is
October, too. So, we’ve got a sugar rush
just around the corner, as well! “Why,
yes, I’d love another Kit Kat, thank you for asking.”)
If you want to hear a bit more about the Fall Kick Off (and,
come on, who doesn’t?) take a moment to check out the What’s Coming Podcast with
Lisa Roule, Stephanie Chiocca and myself.
You don’t want to miss the fun of this podcast! Go ahead and click on the link to listen. Link…
http://visitusonline.org/scmedia.php?type=mediaplayer&loc=visitusonline.org/media/media/mediaplayer.php&id=201209131109360CC053
Good things are happening and we give God the glory. Hope to see you this Sunday!
Love and blessings,
Dan
P.S. The guys are
leading the worship this Sunday, so get ready for the wonderful approach and
the terrific energy they bring!
Growth Requires Stretching
It is the nature of growth and learning that it requires us
to stretch beyond our current level. So,
significant growth is almost always difficult in some way. “There will be nothing learned from any
challenge in which we don’t try our hardest. Growth comes at the point of
resistance.” – Josh Waitzken, The Art of Learning
Thursday, September 13, 2012
What's Coming Podcast with Dan, Lisa & Stephanie
Dan Marler, Lisa Roule & Stephanie Chiocca talk about what's coming this weekend 9/16/12. The 2012 Fall Kick-Off. This one is really fun. Take a listen!
Click here for audio!
.
Click here for audio!
.
Boast About God
Christians never get tired of proclaiming
and celebrating what Jesus has done for us.
His love for us and His work on the cross—on our behalf—is astonishing,
glorious, and amazing. “…Christ made us
right with God; he made us pure and holy; and he freed us from sin. Therefore,
as the Scriptures say, ‘If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.’” 1
Corinthians 1:30-31.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Made For Another World
C.S. Lewis writes eloquently about the longings and desires
of our heart that point to something more, something beyond this life and this
world. “If I find in myself a desire
which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is
that I was made for another world.”
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Remembering 9/11
Even very significant events have a way of growing dim in
our memories over time. It is part of being human. But some events should
continue to be pointed to and spoken of because the sobering truths they reveal
are too important for us to forget. So we very intentionally remember the
actions of September 11, 2001. May God grant us wisdom as we ponder this
consequential day.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Laughter Is Important
For years, I’ve been saying that laughter and those who can
make us laugh are of great value. (I don’t think anyone’s been listening, but I’ve
been saying it, anyhow!) I’m not just suggesting that laughter is enjoyable
(that part is obvious) but I’m also insisting that there is something very
important about laughter for human beings.
So, today, I was pleased to read the following comment from a respected
historian:
“…[T]he comics are the most
valuable. The world is a vale of tears, always has been and surely always will
be. Those who can dry our tears, and force reluctant smiles to trembling lips,
are more precious to us, if the truth be told, than all the statesmen and the
generals and brainy people, even the great artists. For they ease the agony of
life a little, and make us even imagine the possibility of being happy.” –
Historian, Paul Johnson
Letting Our Lives Do The Persuading
Rather than argue for Jesus it is often far more persuasive
to let our lives point to the beauty and reality of Jesus. And, of course, that happens best when our
lives have been truly transformed by the presence of Christ living in us.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)