Shall we not have some champions, in these times, who will deal sternly with heresies for the love of the truth,—men who will stand like rocks in the center of the sea, so that, when all others shake, they stand invulnerable and invincible? Thou who art tossed about by every wind of doctrine, farewell; I own thee not till God shall give thee grace to stand firm for his truth, and not to be ashamed of him nor of his words in this evil generation. Charles Spurgeon
I want to be a champion. Do you?
Sunday, February 21, 2010
weekend report
So - simple is SOOOOO good. It was good to be in the house of the Lord with my brothers and sisters!
Setlist:
Smooth
Announcements - Bill Hill
I Surrender
What A Friend - Baloche
Be Glorified - acoustic version instrumentally
I will Boast
Silent Responsive Reading
Be Glorified - full band version
I Will Boast
Message: Ephesians Pt. 6
I Will Boast
To see what other ministries used in their setlists this weekend go to theworshipcommunity.
To watch the services at Crossroads go to www.crossroadswired.com on Monday.
Setlist:
Smooth
Announcements - Bill Hill
I Surrender
What A Friend - Baloche
Be Glorified - acoustic version instrumentally
I will Boast
Silent Responsive Reading
Be Glorified - full band version
I Will Boast
Message: Ephesians Pt. 6
I Will Boast
To see what other ministries used in their setlists this weekend go to theworshipcommunity.
To watch the services at Crossroads go to www.crossroadswired.com on Monday.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
does creativity = bad theology
I have been disappointed recently by what seems to be a real lack of sound theology especially from leaders connected to creativity.
Why is it so prevalent for believers to not know where they stand theologically, or at least to not take a stand theologically? I think our society has brainwashed us into thinking we have to accept whatever people want to believe. I LOVE creatives, artists, musicians, actors anything creative. But many times in the name of 'art' they seem to be way too tolerant. This is disappointing.
I would actually respect people more that took a hard stand in wrong theology, at least then you would know where they stand and you could even try with the Lord's help to reveal the truth to them. But it's that in-between somewhere state that doesn't deserve following. And it drives me crazy!
I need people that can teach me in the areas in which my responsibilities lie. I feel extremely alone at times as I try to lead, not alone physically (I have amazing friends and staff around me), but there are so few leading the way strongly in the creative areas of ministry! Is there anyone out there who is SURE of where they stand, SURE of what they won't compromise on, and SURE of what we need to do, to know, to produce?
I guess the best we can all do is to make SURE our own theology is so rock solid that none of the in-between junk ever sucks us into the mediocre abyss of anything goes...
Why is it so prevalent for believers to not know where they stand theologically, or at least to not take a stand theologically? I think our society has brainwashed us into thinking we have to accept whatever people want to believe. I LOVE creatives, artists, musicians, actors anything creative. But many times in the name of 'art' they seem to be way too tolerant. This is disappointing.
I would actually respect people more that took a hard stand in wrong theology, at least then you would know where they stand and you could even try with the Lord's help to reveal the truth to them. But it's that in-between somewhere state that doesn't deserve following. And it drives me crazy!
I need people that can teach me in the areas in which my responsibilities lie. I feel extremely alone at times as I try to lead, not alone physically (I have amazing friends and staff around me), but there are so few leading the way strongly in the creative areas of ministry! Is there anyone out there who is SURE of where they stand, SURE of what they won't compromise on, and SURE of what we need to do, to know, to produce?
I guess the best we can all do is to make SURE our own theology is so rock solid that none of the in-between junk ever sucks us into the mediocre abyss of anything goes...
Friday, February 19, 2010
our speak
How do you speak? Are you sarcastic, rude, loud, crude?
Some of my friends went out tonight to eat and were discussing Pastor Tim's Ephesians series and specifically his teaching on little white lies (there is no such thing) and sarcasm, how we speak.
We discussed how difficult it is to just talk without entering into talk unacceptable for a Christ follower. Not in horrible foul language or anything that extreme, but just sarcastic teasing or slighting embellishing the truth.
I highly doubt if there is anyone who likes to tease and taunt as much as I do! So to take a step away from this and really examine the way I speak is daunting and quite a challenge. There is nothing I won't attempt for the Lord - so here I go...if my speech can be more pleasing to Him then I will try my very best with His help to change!
Do you have trouble with exaggeration or stretching the truth? Do you think the way your speak is pleasing to the Lord?
Some of my friends went out tonight to eat and were discussing Pastor Tim's Ephesians series and specifically his teaching on little white lies (there is no such thing) and sarcasm, how we speak.
We discussed how difficult it is to just talk without entering into talk unacceptable for a Christ follower. Not in horrible foul language or anything that extreme, but just sarcastic teasing or slighting embellishing the truth.
I highly doubt if there is anyone who likes to tease and taunt as much as I do! So to take a step away from this and really examine the way I speak is daunting and quite a challenge. There is nothing I won't attempt for the Lord - so here I go...if my speech can be more pleasing to Him then I will try my very best with His help to change!
Do you have trouble with exaggeration or stretching the truth? Do you think the way your speak is pleasing to the Lord?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
a deep tired
I am deeply tired! I have had a home full of guys the past week and I am SO tired!
We have had a blast running around late at night and laughing together and eating at crazy times of the day and night. But, I am so tired!
Funny how I get tired whenever I am taken out of my regular routine? I used to be able to stay awake forever! Now I am old I guess!
What makes you tired? Work? Kids? Stress? I would love to hear from each of you!
We have had a blast running around late at night and laughing together and eating at crazy times of the day and night. But, I am so tired!
Funny how I get tired whenever I am taken out of my regular routine? I used to be able to stay awake forever! Now I am old I guess!
What makes you tired? Work? Kids? Stress? I would love to hear from each of you!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
cheap is good
Got a great deal at WalMart!
The website that talked about the Olay sale said there should be $3.00 coupons that we can use on several different Olay facial cleansers or moisturizers. Not only those worked, but also 2 - $1.00 off coupons worked!
So...
I bought 3 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleansers for the sale price of $5.47 each.
I used 2 - $3.00 off coupons and 2 - $1.00 coupons and paid - $8.41 plus tax.
I then copied off this Rebate form and mailed it in to collect $15.00! So I MADE almost $6.00 to buy these 2 products!
And best of all - that is all I bought!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
what I learned today
I have a confession. I am guilty of judging people based on their contributions to the ministry. Both serving as a volunteer in some capacity as well as lack of giving. (I don't see giving records - but based on needs of the church MANY people do not tithe). I am guilty of assuming this means that people either do not have a personal relationship with the Lord, or that they are selfish or spiritually immature. There I said it...now I must ask for forgiveness.
Today I was reading in "Life Together" by Bonhoeffer and became very convicted and looked hard at my own life.
I am a dreamer - I know what I THINK a Christian community should look like. God deals in absolutes - He makes it pretty easy to understand - our junk makes it difficult. This is what I read today...
"Innumerable times a whole Christian community has broken down because it had sprung from a wish dream. The serious Christian, set down for the first time in a Christian community, is likely to bring with him a very definite idea of what Christian life together should be and to try to realize it. But God's grace speedily shatters such dreams...God is not a God of emotions but the God of truth. Only that fellowship which faces such disillusionment, with all its unhappy and ugly aspects, begins to be what it should be in God's sight, begins to grasp in faith the promise that is given to it.
He who loves his dream of a community more than the Christian community itself becomes a destroyer of the latter, even though his personal intentions may be ever so honest and earnest and sacrificial. God hates visionary dreaming; it makes the dreamer proud and pretentious. The man who fashions a visionary ideal of community demand that is be realized by God, by others, and by himself."
I stand convicted - letting go of my own agendas - and thanking God for each little thing. I will be satisfied with the "small measure of spiritual knowledge, experience and love that has been given to me - so I constantly look forward eager for the highest good!"
I love Crossroads and all who attend. May our community truly reflect our thankfulness to God for all things and become a genuine Christian - non-judgmental community that attracts the lost to Jesus!
Today I was reading in "Life Together" by Bonhoeffer and became very convicted and looked hard at my own life.
I am a dreamer - I know what I THINK a Christian community should look like. God deals in absolutes - He makes it pretty easy to understand - our junk makes it difficult. This is what I read today...
"Innumerable times a whole Christian community has broken down because it had sprung from a wish dream. The serious Christian, set down for the first time in a Christian community, is likely to bring with him a very definite idea of what Christian life together should be and to try to realize it. But God's grace speedily shatters such dreams...God is not a God of emotions but the God of truth. Only that fellowship which faces such disillusionment, with all its unhappy and ugly aspects, begins to be what it should be in God's sight, begins to grasp in faith the promise that is given to it.
He who loves his dream of a community more than the Christian community itself becomes a destroyer of the latter, even though his personal intentions may be ever so honest and earnest and sacrificial. God hates visionary dreaming; it makes the dreamer proud and pretentious. The man who fashions a visionary ideal of community demand that is be realized by God, by others, and by himself."
I stand convicted - letting go of my own agendas - and thanking God for each little thing. I will be satisfied with the "small measure of spiritual knowledge, experience and love that has been given to me - so I constantly look forward eager for the highest good!"
I love Crossroads and all who attend. May our community truly reflect our thankfulness to God for all things and become a genuine Christian - non-judgmental community that attracts the lost to Jesus!
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