Month: June 2010
Vacation Bible School this week!
VBS is always an exciting week around here. Since we've moved to an evening schedule we have seen a great blessing of more men involved in leadership. I believe that a church's health can be measured (in large part) by the health of the men's leadership. I'm not sure where we are on the scale, … Continue reading Vacation Bible School this week!
Reading through the Bible – Reflection #3
Reading the first part of Numbers is hard. How's that for reflection? Actually, reading through has been a blessing to see God's larger redemptive story, yet sovereignly administering details. In the greatest scheme, I've been exhorted to remember that God is always accomplishing His purposes; that this includes the existence and overcoming of evil by … Continue reading Reading through the Bible – Reflection #3
Reading the Bible thru – Reflection #2
One of the things that strikes you when you read through the Exodus account is the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. It really is a major part of the story. Again and again, as God commands Moses to take His word to Pharaoh's court, He informs Moses that Pharaoh will not respond, but be hardened. Moses … Continue reading Reading the Bible thru – Reflection #2
Reading the Bible thru…
Our Intensify initiative for this Summer is grounded in reading the Bible all the way through in 90 days. We will be posting some updates soon to the website so that you can share your stories and testimonies along the way during these 90 days. Until then, you are welcome to comment here and interact … Continue reading Reading the Bible thru…
It’s not too late to Intensify!
It’s not too late to Intensify! Let me encourage you to commit to our Intensify initiative that begins today. The Bible reading is not designed to be a study, although having a pen or pencil close is always good for key passages or things you want to look up later. I encourage you just to … Continue reading It’s not too late to Intensify!