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This weekend (February 13 &14) our Church family will be introduced to our New Teaching Pastor on the North Campus, the one who will fill our pulpit and bring God's Word. It is always a challenge to pick up where another or others have left off. The campus I'm a part of has known some very, very good preachers historically. Whether it is David Lino or Doug Page, both had an unusual way of presenting God's Word with power and conviction. I found this little note the other day about Tullian Tchividjian, the present pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. I thought it spoke to the situation we are looking at on our campus. My heart's desire is that our new Teaching Pastor know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is loved, prayed for, and given thanks for as he undertakes this new calling with all of its responsibilities. Here is the article: One of the hardest issues in pastoral life in following a long-time pastor who founded the church. That pastor’s identi
I am so thankful for the American soldier! Thankful for their many sacrifices and their place in our world. They, more than the soldiers of any other nation, take the lead in fighting for and maintaining peace and safety for untold thousands in places where language, customs, foods, are foreign to them. All I can say is "Thanks" and "God Bless You". You are not taken for granted. To the contrary you make us proud! Double click the picture and read the black patch!
The Frosts, Longfellows, Emersons, or Poes are few and far between. The poets of our day are the song writers that masterfully use words to stir our heart. But listen, "You are brighter than my darkest night. Stronger than my toughest fight. Just one touch from You my King my Friend And I’ll never be the same again." ... See More “Break through” song – Don Moen | Free christian music download | Wallpapers of Jesus and Mary | Poe www.turnbacktogod.com Click the link above to download “Break through” (5.34 MB) by Don Moen
Accountability Questions This is a list of accountability questions I’ve used in the past to help provide structure to accountability meetings or relationships that center around accountability. No man is an island and no one man is strong enough on his own to find victory all by himself in every facet of his life. Just as we don't heal in isolation we don't stay strong for long as the 'lone ranger'. As a guide and as a starter use the questions below: Questions: 1) Have you spent daily time in the scriptures and in prayer? 2) Have you had any flirtatious or lustful attitudes, tempting thoughts or exposed yourself to any explicit materials which would not glorify God? 3) Are you consistently giving financially to the Lord's work? 4) Have you spent quality relationship time with your wife? 5) Have you done your 100% best at work? 6) Have you told any half truths or outright lies putting yourself in a better light to those around you? 7) Have you shared the Gospel