We have just moved to a new house. I dread moving. It is a difficult and at times an insurmountable task. It involves a lot of tedious and very boring work. I always reach a point where I’m just ready to toss it all because what is packed must eventually be unpacked. There is an … Continue reading Fresh Start
Filling Holes
Heard Plumb's God Shape Hole the other day and begin thinking about the lyrics. God Shaped Hole Every point of view has another angle And every angle has its merit But all comes down to faith That's the way i see it You can say that love is not divine and You can say that … Continue reading Filling Holes
The Mission of the Church
The church's mission is to reach others for Christ and to help them become mature followers of Christ. When our plans or priorities conflict with that mission we must change. The mission statement Christ issued for his followers is actually quite simple, "Go and Make Disciples". Somehow along the way it is easy for a … Continue reading The Mission of the Church
Threads Give Away for #Abide Leaders Kit
Threads is giving away a free DVD leader kit for their latest study, Abide. Abide: Practicing Kingdom Rhythms in a Consumer Culture, by Jared C. Wilson, is a new short-term Bible study from Threads. Click HERE for more information about the study. The leader kit includes a member book, a DVD with video clips to … Continue reading Threads Give Away for #Abide Leaders Kit
Holy Week 2010: Easter Sunday
He is risen! Christ is risen indeed. Worthy is the Lamb/Hallelujah Chorus performed by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Solo Worthy is the Lamb that was slain Worthy is the Lamb that was slain And hath redeemed us to God by His blood To receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory … Continue reading Holy Week 2010: Easter Sunday
Holy Week 2010: Good Friday
29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose … Continue reading Holy Week 2010: Good Friday
Holy Week 2010: Maundy Thursday
33 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 34 Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 35 Some of the bystanders misunderstood and thought he was calling for the prophet Elijah. 36 … Continue reading Holy Week 2010: Maundy Thursday