Sep
29
Treasures in Heaven
September 29, 2005 | Leave a Comment
Note: This is going to be my first post about Heaven and related items. As a preview until I explain it more, think of Heaven not as “here vs. there” rather as “now vs. then.”
What are these “treasures in Heaven”? I mentioned in my post about following Jesus that I think the point is [...]
Sep
28
Being Lost in the Wonder of it All
September 28, 2005 | Leave a Comment
Have you even been lost in a sunset? Last Friday’s sunset was amazing; the colors, the clouds. It so easy to get lost in the “wonder of it all”. Sunrises can have the same effect. My mother and step-father got married at sunrise and their processional was “The wonder of it all.” How appropriate it [...]
Sep
25
Caution: God at Work
September 25, 2005 | Leave a Comment
Lots happened today. Jim has the final update on the rummage from Palmer (it raised $3500!).
My wife and I were attending an InterVarsity (college campus ministry) picnic and Brewer game today. We didn’t know too many of the students so we took a walk before the meal was served. When we returned a group [...]
Sep
23
When Jesus Says “Follow Me”
September 23, 2005 | Leave a Comment
M. posed a question in regards to the story of the rich young man found in the Gospels, specifically Mark’s Gospel.
As I studied it, I saw something I had not seen before. Jesus said, “One thing you lack;” and then proceeded to tell the rich young man to sell everything he has, give it to [...]
Sep
22
It May Happen to You…
September 22, 2005 | Leave a Comment
No, not anything bad. Rather something wonderful. Jim gives an update of the rummage and warns us:
Community can happen when you least expect it, so be careful, it might even happen to you.