So I've been reading "The Christian Atheist" by Craig Groeschel. Let me say that this is one of those books that comes along every once in a while that has the potential to make an impact in your life. I think we are all, at times, a Christian atheist. We have areas in our lives that we say we believe in God, yet we fail to show that in our actions. I want to encourage you to go out and grab a copy and start reading. It's a fairly easy read, especially if you know who Craig is. He's just as plain and transparent in the book as he is in person. Continue Reading
Take time to read John 9:31 today. Focus on the amazing promise of God today. A promise of a resurrection. We have been offered every privilege of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus is now interceding just for you at the right hand of God. Jesus lives in us now. Jesus now exercises all authority in heaven on your behalf to care for you. Because of the resurrection, one day you will be seated next to Him with the Father in the heavenly home. You now have eternal life because of the resurrection. Spend time today meditating at the amazing promise of what the resurrection of Christ now offers you. SALVATION is yours. Are you free today in Christ and do you know that God will hear you and listen to you. This is such an awesome verse to let the ones who know Christ as their Savior that God will listen to them and is available to them. All this is possible because of the Resurrection of the Great Savior, Jesus Christ. Continue Reading
Take time to meditate on the judgment and grace of almighty God today. Again, read through Matthew 26:26-30. The judgment of the cross was harsh and brutal. In reality, the death of the cross is the deserving punishment that we, as sinners, deserved. However, we should also meditate on the grace of God at the cross. We suddenly see a love that is far greater than we could ever understand. A love that we were unworthy to have considering the price that was paid. Stand amazed today at the awesome plan of God set in place just for you. Thank you Father for the amazing Grace you sent down and have made available to all those who accept you. Continue Reading
I just wanted to encourage you to take some time to look at the cross and see where you were? As you read through Matthew 26:26-30, see that the innocent one took our sin upon Himself at the cross. Take time today to look at the cross. When we look at the cross, we will see who we are what we truly deserved. We might see the ugliness of our sin and become speechless. Remember that Jesus is our only claim to Salvation through the work He performed on the cross. Bow before Him and know the He alone has been there for you all along. Thank you Jesus for the cruel death you suffered on my behalf. Thank you for being able to utter out the words, "It is finished." Those words finished your earthly time in order for the Resurrection to take place and our heavenly time to be available through You. Continue Reading
Wow! Life has been a whirlwind lately. It's really easy to commit over and over again to writing on the blog on a daily basis. However, when the reality of life hits, it's so much easier said than done. As I sit and think that over, it reminds me of the messages we're listening to at The Journey right now. It's a great series called Margin from Greg Groeschel over at LifeChurch. Continue Reading
I thought I would drop the video on the site that the NC Baptist Men have done for a Haiti update where they are busy with a couple of medical teams on the ground right now. Continue Reading
I just wanted to share the Sanctity of Life video we have for the church. I hope you all remember that life is precious whether it be at conception or the latter years of life. God has called us to protect and care for all human life. Continue Reading
Some of you have asked for an online source to help you read through the Bible. I encourage you to go to http://www.youversion.com and check out some of the reading plans that they have online to help you accomplish your Bible reading goals. Continue Reading
What an opportunity we have in 2010. As we went through the scripture in worship yesterday, I was even more convinced that we have missed some golden opportunities to grow to know Christ more deeply and intimately. Look at the life of Paul in the book of Philippians. In chapter 3, Paul tells us that he had lost it ALL for the sake of Christ. After reading through verses 7-11 this past week, some very special things hit me pretty hard. Continue Reading
During this Christmas season, we always begin to talk about getting people the best gift ever. As we were driving down the road a few days ago while we were out Christmas shopping, Missy told me about the best gift she had ever received. Continue Reading