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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I Am Not My Own
A big part of REmaining in Christ is realizing that we are not our own. As followers of Christ we have been bought with a price -- 1 Corinthians 6:20
I pondered this thought the last couple days, Wow -- not sure I get it. I am not my own, I belong to my Savior Jesus Christ. He redeemed me and now I live for His will and not my own. He plans my life -- a good life I might add. He directs my steps which is a far better way than my own. He knows the good and bad that I will face in this world and works ALL things together for my good? All things! That thought honestly slaps me upside the head. This past week I got a less than good report about my health -- yet He works "ALL things" together for my good. If that is the case and I want to REmain in Him, walking close to him then I need to accept that He knows all things and works in "ALL things".
My prayer, Father work in me, even in my sickness that you may be glorified, Amen
Media
You can listen to week 4 of RE, REmain. Don't forget to make time to Talk It Over.
Good News
- The CATF Big Day Out is coming up on Sunday, July 24. Bring a friend to this great event -- BBQ and lots of fun. Tickets on sale at the office Wednesday or Friday 9 am to 2 pm and Sunday at the theater. $3 each or a family of 4 to 6 $10. Great opportunity to bring a friend.
- Invite your mechanic, hairdresser, neighbor, friend to At The Movies.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Guess who's back this weekend
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- Any guesses what movies we will feature in AT THE MOVIES? Share your guess on www.facebook.com/churchatthefalls
- I forgot to mention in my video that our staff is blitzing our office building with donuts and coffee today. Pray that God uses this simple act of kindness to draw people to Christ.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
I Want To Be A World Changer
When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” http://bible.us/Mark2.17.NLT
I want to be a world changer -- I really do. One day I want to look back over my life and see lives changed by the good news of Jesus Christ. Lives changed because I took the risk to step out, reach out and live out my faith.
Will I speak about Jesus and what he has done for me? Will I take the time to love another or serve another? Will I share with others about my church? Do what you can do and let God do the rest.
Often the fear of people controls us rather than our love for people. Ask God to give you an unquenchable love for others. Love someone today!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Coming Soon!
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- RE Week 3
- CATF Big Day Out
- CATF At Movies 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Do I Really Want To Repent?
A question that is begging for an answer in my own heart, do I really want to repent? Repentance is God initiated, but has much to do with my desire to say yes. Actually last week I began to think about where I was in my relationship with God. Even before Chris Beall spoke about repentance on Sunday -- I started a journey questioning my love for my Savior. Chris taught us that repentance is not feeling sorry for our actions. Repentance is a God awakening to our sin -- an awakening that we must own and welcome. An awakening that causes us to hate sin, lukewarm attitudes, apathy and turns us to God's way of seeing or doing things. Even though it is a God move in our lives, I believe we can fully reject his awakening.
I am more convinced than ever that I want God to awaken me -- I want a burning love for him and a great desire to see people find Christ as Savior. Now with that said, there is still part of me that is fearful of the cost that I will have to pay when saying yes to this renewal of my own soul. Yet as I seek God I feel like he is stripping away the fear -- not in some supernatural immediate fashion, but rather by confronting me with what holds me back. As he confronts me I have a choice to say yes, no or maybe; choices that may be uncomfortable and will definitely cost me something.
Are you asking God to renew you -- to bring you to repentance? It will likely be a journey, but one that is worth it. I encourage you to have a repentant heart. God has so much in store for you. Run to him. Desire more of him in your life. Love him. Join me in a simple prayer –- God, bring about repentance in my life.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Are You Ready For "The CATF Big Day Out"?
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Here's a recent blog I wrote from some personal reflection while on this journey called parenting.
RE continues this weekend. Invite a friend.
Parents, do you want your children to follow Jesus?
Parents, do you want your children to follow Jesus? Let me share my own personal reflection, one that is becoming clearer everyday.
Let me start by sharing what I think are not the main factors. It's not about how often you go to church or even what kind of church you go to. It's not about how moral you live or how much of the Bible you can quote. It's not about how you dress or what you don't do. It's not about your pastor or the youth group at church. It's not about the music you listen to or the TV shows you don't watch. It's not about how much you serve or give. It's not about how strict you are or how lenient you are. Many of these things are important and noble.
I believe the greatest single influence that will draw your kids to Christ is YOUR love for Jesus. Not religion, not church. YOUR love for Jesus. Ask those around you today what they think is most important to you. Chances are you will hear things like family, church, job, or morality. If you hear someone say you love Jesus more than anything, you are on the right track. Keep it up. Strip all the religion away
and just love Jesus.
You might be asking, what does it mean to love Jesus? I could give you a list of do's and don'ts, but that takes us back to where I started. Instead make this your prayer. "Jesus, show me how I love You more than anything else." That's a prayer you will get answered. Just be ready for the answer.
Friday, June 03, 2011
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