Coming soon to CATF in the month of July. At The Movies 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Unstoppable Courage - One Prayer Week 1
From our friends at Lifechurch.tv
This past weekends message focused on the action of Benaiah in 2 Samuel 23:20, “He…went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” His attack on the fierce feline was not a defensive move, not a necessary protective act. He took the offensive by going into the crater where the vicious animal was trapped and confronting it. His courage is unmistakable. Craig pointed out that often real faith requires actually going after our lions, those God breathed dreams that keep us up at night or cause our hearts to flutter when they pass through our thoughts. Perhaps it’s a new stirring, or have you carried it around in obscurity for years? What lion(s) do you feel you need to be chasing?
Does that beast waiting to be tackled in your life involve career…family…ministry…personal development…relationships…education?
We thought it would be both fun and challenging for us as an online community to encourage each other on our journeys toward unstoppable courage. For some, this may prove to be the first time you’ve ever revealed that unshakeable burden. Or you might have already tried to share your hunting tales with countless others. Either way, we want to be a part of your story. Are you still unsure which lion you should be pursuing, is your vision less than 20/20? That’s ok, feel free to disclose that as well.
May the courageous inspirations and prayers written out here represent future destinies fulfilled and lives changed! Go to our CATF Facebook page and share your thoughts and prayers.
[If you would like to dive deeper into the life and story of Benaiah, you can order Mark Batterson’s book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day.]
This past weekends message focused on the action of Benaiah in 2 Samuel 23:20, “He…went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” His attack on the fierce feline was not a defensive move, not a necessary protective act. He took the offensive by going into the crater where the vicious animal was trapped and confronting it. His courage is unmistakable. Craig pointed out that often real faith requires actually going after our lions, those God breathed dreams that keep us up at night or cause our hearts to flutter when they pass through our thoughts. Perhaps it’s a new stirring, or have you carried it around in obscurity for years? What lion(s) do you feel you need to be chasing?
Does that beast waiting to be tackled in your life involve career…family…ministry…personal development…relationships…education?
We thought it would be both fun and challenging for us as an online community to encourage each other on our journeys toward unstoppable courage. For some, this may prove to be the first time you’ve ever revealed that unshakeable burden. Or you might have already tried to share your hunting tales with countless others. Either way, we want to be a part of your story. Are you still unsure which lion you should be pursuing, is your vision less than 20/20? That’s ok, feel free to disclose that as well.
May the courageous inspirations and prayers written out here represent future destinies fulfilled and lives changed! Go to our CATF Facebook page and share your thoughts and prayers.
[If you would like to dive deeper into the life and story of Benaiah, you can order Mark Batterson’s book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day.]
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Powerful Day
I would be hard pressed to remember a morning experience that had higher impact. Craig's message inspired and encouraged many. When I called people to stand if they were facing a lion and half of the people stood to their feet asking for God to give them the faith to step out and face the lion, I was in awe. As I prayed there were times that I sensed God touching lives at that very moment. One of the people that came to Christ today had this to say, "it took courage for me to raise my hand" - there is a cost to follow Christ. God is so awesome. Major move of the Spirit today. I experienced a great deal of anticipation all through Saturday evening and early Sunday as I woke up several times and prayed. Thanks to each of you for sacrifices made to serve at CATF. It is worth it! God is doing something very special in our midst. I pray we all submit to his leading.
My family and I will be on vacation the next two Sunday's. The two best gifts you can give me is to be part of the morning experiences the next two weeks and your prayers for us as we travel, relax and recharge.
On June 27th my daughter Shelby will share her story of redemption at our morning experience. Bring people - especially young people - I believe God will use her story to impact others.
Face that lion in His strength!
My family and I will be on vacation the next two Sunday's. The two best gifts you can give me is to be part of the morning experiences the next two weeks and your prayers for us as we travel, relax and recharge.
On June 27th my daughter Shelby will share her story of redemption at our morning experience. Bring people - especially young people - I believe God will use her story to impact others.
Face that lion in His strength!
Friday, June 04, 2010
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Canadian Unchurched
Ed Stetzer offers some great insight into the younger unchurched in Canada.
http://www.edstetzer.com/2010/06/the-source-of-this-data.html
http://www.edstetzer.com/2010/06/the-source-of-this-data.html
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Great News
Forgotten Virtues
This past Sunday Craig challenged us about being grateful. I know it got my attention. We live in a society that is so "me" focused and we all need to refocus at times and to realize how good we have it. Often the key to being grateful is simply practicing it so why not jump over to our Facebook page and post what you are grateful for. If you missed this past Sunday be sure to watch it on our media page(click).
And remember one of the best way to apply God's word to our lives is to Talk It Over(click).
Making An ImpactThis past Sunday Craig challenged us about being grateful. I know it got my attention. We live in a society that is so "me" focused and we all need to refocus at times and to realize how good we have it. Often the key to being grateful is simply practicing it so why not jump over to our Facebook page and post what you are grateful for. If you missed this past Sunday be sure to watch it on our media page(click).
And remember one of the best way to apply God's word to our lives is to Talk It Over(click).
This Past Saturday a team from CATF joined in our MicroMission to James Morden School. Read the email we received from the principal. Thank you(click)
Upcoming
One Prayer - During the month of June the LifeChurch.tv Network will partner with hundreds of churches around the world, standing together to proclaim Christ to the nations, serve our communities and pray. During this month we will have a couple guest speakers along with Craig Groeschel and Brandon Duff speaking to us. Here's a list of the talks we will be part of, Unstoppable Courage, Unstoppable Joy and Unstoppable Innocence. The last Sunday in June Brandon will speak with you about Unstoppable Redemption and a very special guest will join us that day to share a story of redemption -- don't miss it!. On the last Saturday in June, as part of our One Prayer event, we will do our annual Peanut Drive for Project Share.
If you haven't been to our Facebook page this week, take a few moments and check out CATF or become a friend if you haven't yet.
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