4 Billion Year Old Meteorite Used As Doorstop

When I saw the headline in the photo to the left, earlier today, it cracked me up.  In fact, at first I thought it was a gag headline from the “Onion” or some other kind of humor web site.  But it’s a real news story.  

There’s something oddly amusing to me about a family not realizing that this rock by their front door is a valuable item from outer space and so they are kicking it around and using it as a doorstop.  (Okay, I’m easily amused… I know.) 

By the way, I’m going to go take a closer look at that large rock in our back yard.

Get On Board With God

Years ago, I read this advice: Where do you see God at work? Instead of trying to initiate your own ideas, get on board with God where you already see Him working. This is an approach to discovering and doing God’s will that makes a lot of sense to me.

E-Flash From Dan, 10/20/12

Dear E-Flash Friends;

One time, Jesus told a group of religious leaders that there were other witnesses who testified to the truth of His identity.  It is an interesting exchange and it teaches us some lessons about Jesus, as well as some lessons about ourselves.

That’s what we’re going to be talking about in the services on Sunday, Oct. 21^st (9am or 11am).  I hope you’re planning on being here.  But if you need even more persuading, I invite you to click on the link below and listen to the podcast.  Actually, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen to the podcast even if you don’t need any persuading.  I’m joined by a stellar group, including Eric Maze, Paul Anthony and Paul Maze.  It’s fun to listen and see what’s happening.

What’s Coming Up 10/21/12? – Audio Podcast -- Link…  http://visitusonline.org/scmedia.php?type=mediaplayer&loc=visitusonline.org/media/media/mediaplayer.php&id=20121020011007F8B1AE

Looking forward to seeing you!

Love and blessings,

Dan

What's Coming Up 10/21/12? -- Audio Podcast

I'm joined by Eric Maze, Paul Anthony and Paul Maze on the podcast.  It' a lot of fun.
Click on the link and let the fun begin!

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When Truth Is Revealed

Sometimes we have an experience where it seems as if a light has been turned on and we see a particular truth in a vivid way—we see it with a clarity that we had not seen before.  When God reveals truth in this way, even if it is unexpected or surprising, it is a blessing!

God's Power Not Our Power

Our willpower does not make us more obedient followers of Jesus. In fact, the power does not exist within our own selves to be the people that God calls us to be.  However, God’s power—at work in us—can enable us in extraordinary ways.  “Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’” Luke 18:27

Talking About Trusting God

It isn’t necessary to talk a lot about trusting God because when we really trust God it is already apparent to everyone; it is revealed in our actions.

Fully God, Fully Man -- Audio Podcast

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I'm Thankful For God's Mercy

When you deserve some kind of negative punishment or consequence but you receive goodness, kindness, forgiveness and love instead, then you have been the recipient of mercy.  I’m so thankful that God has been merciful to me.

Tought Questions For God?

Sometimes people tell me about the questions they are going to ask God when they see Him face-to-face.  I understand that there are hurts, frustrations, and times of confusion that happen in life that could lead to that type of comment.  But I suspect that when we do, finally, stand in the literal presence of Almighty God, we won’t be asking Him any tough questions.

Serving Out of a Response To God's Love

When we serve others out of a response to God’s love in us, the service doesn’t happen because of an attempt to win God’s favor or because we’ve been guilt-tripped into serving.  What happens is that God’s love in us stirs up an authentic desire to serve others out of a blessed and thankful heart.

The Heart Matters

We don’t become like Christ from the outside in; the journey of becoming more and more like Christ happens from the inside out.  That’s why Jesus is so concerned with the heart because that’s the essence of the person and that’s where the important things of God are rooted.