Archive for November, 2008
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Nov 14, 2008
No CommentsHannah’s Surgery
Today, Hannah had oral surgery to bring down two teeth in her upper gums. Watching your kid go through any procedure is painful. Please pray for her this weekend as she rests, eats pudding, apple sauce, and rainbow sherbet. I sure love my...
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Nov 10, 2008
2 CommentsThe Gospel and the Happiness Paradox
A few weeks ago I read this article by John Ortberg in Christianity Today, Leadership magazine. He is a great pastor and author of several books. He asks the question, can eternal happiness be achieved by selfish pursuit? Check out this...
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Nov 10, 2008
No CommentsWii Worship Better Together
What a powerful Sunday at Mount Ararat! We studied this passage: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace...
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Nov 09, 2008
No CommentsHeart of Worship
The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Jesus quotes this passage in Mark 7:6-8 There are dangers in our worship. Ritual without Reality Form without Power Fun without Fear Religion...
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Nov 07, 2008
2 CommentsHappy Birthday, Billy Graham!
Today, Billy Graham is 90 years old. I know he is just a man, but he is a man God has used to make a huge impact upon the Kingdom of God. Praise God for a steady faithfulness through these years. I received this email from Clayton King, an evangelist friend of mine who will be here preaching on...
