What if, when we died we discover that the impressive, fancy ministers who can talk so well and seem so smart and look like they have all the answers, don’t look so impressive in eternity? What if those who aren’t very eloquent—those who were genuinely humble and admitted that they didn’t know very much—got the greater rewards from God? “The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” –Jesus
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Podcast for Jan. 31, 2012
Podcast with some thoughts on spending quiet time with God along with a little joking around.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Baptism And Spiritual Victory
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4. The follower of Jesus has the great privilege of participating, symbolically, with the Lord in His death and resurrection through the ordinance of baptism. This act of obedience represents Spiritual Victory! So we are very excited for the 10 people who are being baptized at our church today!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
We're Disciplined By Those Who Really Love Us
If someone attempts to bring discipline or correction to your life—especially if he/she does it humbly and graciously—don’t be offended or hurt, this is a very clear indication that the person really cares about you.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Who Are The Real Winners And Who Are The Real Losers?
The accepted wisdom of the world in which we live understands certain people to be winners and certain people to be losers. But those who pursue and embrace the accepted wisdom of the world might be surprised in eternity because Jesus has this interesting phrase in which he tells us that there will come a time when the “first shall be last and the last shall be first.”
Thursday, January 26, 2012
E-Flash From Dan, Jan. 26, 2012
Dear E-Flash Friends;
I am excited!
We have 10 people who will be baptized this Sunday, Jan. 29th, five people at the 9 o’clock service and five people at the 11 o’clock service.
On the day of Pentecost, a long time ago, Peter—filled with the Holy Spirit, as Jesus promised—delivered a powerful sermon which included this line: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you…” (Acts 2:38). To be baptized is a good, right and proper step of obedience for every follower of Jesus. And it is a public proclamation of faith in Christ.
The baptisms represent spiritual victory for the individuals who are responding in obedience to Christ and they represent spiritual victory to our congregation as we celebrate God’s vital work in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ!
By the way, have I mentioned that I’m excited? Oh, I have? Okay, sorry to repeat myself, but I can’t help it, I am.
There’s something else coming up this Sunday, as well.
You say, “Wait a minute, there’s more, Dan?”
Yep! We will also be showing the movie “Courageous” on Sunday evening. Snacks and mingling at 5:30; movie starts at 6pm; and *gospel tumbling commences at 8:45. Hey guys, we hope you’re planning to come. This is not a “chick flick” it is something that men can appreciate and enjoy. In fact, I might even bring some fireworks and blow something up to just to establish the importance of manhood.
Hope you can make it to the services, you will be blessed if you do!
Love and blessings,
Dan
*NOTE: Just kidding. There will not be any type of “gospel tumbling” at 8:45.
Coincidence Or Work Of God?
“The Anthropic Cosmological Principle, [recognizes that] our universe operates according to a whole set of specific numeric values, and our existence in the universe depends on those values being precisely what they are.” Based on this principle, it is sometimes said that our universe is incredibly fine-tuned for life. This is either the most mind-boggling coincidence imaginable or it’s the work of God.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The Truly Wise Person Is Compassionate
I’m reading a well-researched book on the subject of “wisdom” and I’ve noticed something that makes sense. Most thoughtful attempts to define wisdom involve an acknowledgement that the truly wise person has love and compassion among those virtues that help identify him/her as wise.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Churches Are An Important Part of God's Plan
Churches are imperfect because one of the essential components of the church is people, and people have this annoying tendency to be flawed. But the church is God’s idea and it is an important part of God’s plan. So, God continues to work through the church. He really does! This is a manifestation of His power, truth, grace and love. Glory to God!
Podcast for 1/24/12
Don't be defeated by past mistakes. Brief podcast with some words of encouragement.
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