What is the difference between December 31st 2007 (11:59:59 pm) and January 1st 2008 (12:00:00 am)? Only one second! One second, separates one year from the next! What was 2007 like for you? Good, bad, same old same old? What do you hope 2008 will be like? Who knows all that 2008 will hold, only God, but there are many things YOU can determine.
There is no magic in one calendar year closing and another one beginning, it is only a matter of one second. Get your head out of the sand. Don't wait for the number 8 to show up in a date for a "new beginning". Every day of your life is a new beginning, an opportunity for a fresh start. I think it was John F. Kennedy who said something like, "some will give you all the reasons why thing's can't be done, but I will be the one to show you why it can be done". The first step to a good new year is a positive attitude. "Attitude determines Altitude". That's a bit of John Maxwell for you. Live 2008 believing the very best. Believe in God.
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Merry CHRISTmas!
"Merry CHRISTmas to all and to all a great life!" Santa said something slightly different but I like this version much better. No matter how hard certain individuals, lobby groups or secular humanists try, the time of December 25th will always be known as CHRISTmas! The church should say a big "thank you" to those groups who make a big deal out of the word CHRISTmas. They are actually helping spread the conversation about CHRIST by talking about Him. I'm not offended in the slightest if someone wishes me "Happy Holidays!" or "Season's Greetings". I'm glad for their wish that my holidays would be happy, so do I. I simply wish them a very Merry CHRISTmas!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
What's Right?
Recently I passed by a church sign that drove me a bit crazy, it said "The bible will tell you what is wrong before you do it." I get what they mean and I agree. I'm glad the bible teaches us what we should not do, that information will save our life. BUT, that is only half the story.
It may just be me, but I think non Christians get a negative steriotypical idea about Christians in part because of signs like this. They think we are a bunch of "don't" and "can't" do people. Though there is a certain amount of truth to the sign, if we (Christians) truly know the God of the universe, don't you think people should say we are "can do" people? Christians ought to be known as the most full of life, can do it, free, nothing can stop us, overcoming, people on earth! This is also what the bible teaches! Maybe the reason a lot of non Christians have a negative steriotypical idea about Christians is that they don't read the bible but they do see "Christians".
It may just be me, but I think non Christians get a negative steriotypical idea about Christians in part because of signs like this. They think we are a bunch of "don't" and "can't" do people. Though there is a certain amount of truth to the sign, if we (Christians) truly know the God of the universe, don't you think people should say we are "can do" people? Christians ought to be known as the most full of life, can do it, free, nothing can stop us, overcoming, people on earth! This is also what the bible teaches! Maybe the reason a lot of non Christians have a negative steriotypical idea about Christians is that they don't read the bible but they do see "Christians".
Monday, December 10, 2007
My Friends
Just this past weekend my church presented our annual Christmas drama (December 7,8 and 9). Normally Mary and Joseph, Wise men, a few animals and of course baby Jesus make an appearance at some point during the drama, but not this year. All our dramas are written and directed by our very own Craig Canning (Pastor of Special Events and Evangelism) and this year Craiger threw us all a curve. The acting including the set were once again phenomenal, something we are getting quite used to, but it was the story line that really was the difference. In a nut shell, the drama revolved around how a certain church congregation particularly the lead pastor changed from just being content to hold religious services on a Sunday to making a real difference in the community. There is more to it then that, you should have been there! The drama touched a lot of people (about 4500), both Christians and non-Christians a like. The gospel of Jesus is true and powerful! I'm so proud of all my friends, those who acted on stage and those who worked behind the scenes to make it all happen.
I know this is our heart, we want to make a real difference in the community for Christ. We desire to be so effective with the good news of God (not only in preaching but practical meaningful community assistance) that if our church ever burnt to the ground or in some way disappeared the Durham region would have to cry and mourn for the huge lose.
This is not a new thought but it's time to take the message out of the four walls of the church and live for God!
I know this is our heart, we want to make a real difference in the community for Christ. We desire to be so effective with the good news of God (not only in preaching but practical meaningful community assistance) that if our church ever burnt to the ground or in some way disappeared the Durham region would have to cry and mourn for the huge lose.
This is not a new thought but it's time to take the message out of the four walls of the church and live for God!
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