Matthew 6:31-33 (NLT) 31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Sermon Notes for September 29, 2013
Title: Surprised by Joy Text: John 7:37-39 (NLT) 37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”39 (When he … Continue reading
A lesson learned while on a “small vacation”
Ephesians 6:18-20 (NKJV) …and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Those of you who have been … Continue reading
Love this quotation from blogger Kris Kilgore (Check out his blog site out here.) “Never should we see a friend or loved one laughing or weeping and believe that they were meant to do that by themselves. These are moments that we are to share, to engage, and to grow through.” ~ Kris Kilgore / … Continue reading
It’s not the dollar…
Hebrews 13:2 (NKJV) Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. There are at least four banks within easy driving distance of my home. The dollar bills I could get from them are all the same U.S. currency. What makes the difference at each bank? The difference is … Continue reading
The Purpose of Prayer
Remember, God’s purpose for prayer is not to answer our prayer request but to simply answer. Prayer is God’s invitation to you to have a conversation with Him; the goal is not to get what you want, but to learn what God wants–and that is always the best. Continue reading
Fifty things to dabble in…
Philippians 3:13-14 (VOICE) 13 Brothers and sisters, as I said, I know I have not arrived; but there’s one thing I am doing: I’m leaving my old life behind, putting everything on the line for this mission. 14 I am sprinting toward the only goal that counts: to cross the line, to win the prize, and to … Continue reading
