Archive for January, 2009
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Jan 22, 2009
5 CommentsDon’t Get Burned!
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:26-27 “If vented thoughtlessly, anger can hurt others and destroy relationships. If kept inside, it can cause us to become bitter and destroy us from within. Paul tells us...
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Jan 21, 2009
No CommentsPastor Rick Warren’s Inaugural Prayer
In case you missed it yesterday: Rick Warren’s Inaugural Invocation Let us pray. Almighty God, our Father, everything we see and everything we can’t see exists because of you alone. It all comes from you. It all belongs to you. It all exists for your glory. History is your story. The Scripture tells us, “Hear O Israel, the Lord...
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Jan 19, 2009
No CommentsLet’s pray for our next President, Barack Obama
On Tuesday January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the nation’s 44th president, and first African American in that office. As we reflect today on Martin Lurther King day, and tomorrow during the 44th Inauguration, may we experience the impact of these days. Regardless of where you stand politically, there is something...
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Jan 18, 2009
6 CommentsBoiling Over (Sunday Reflections)
Today was another great Sunday at Mount Ararat. I love when we have the opportunity to come together and worship God. This series, Boiling Point has application for all of us. Anger is about the Hurt, and Hurt is about the Heart. Angry [charah] = to be hot, furious, burn, and become angry. “Above all else, guard your...
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Jan 16, 2009
2 CommentsHannah turns 12 Today!!!
Without sounding too cliche’, where does the time go? She is 12 years old, and in 6th grade at HH Poole. And just for the record, I am so proud of her! I so love her heart. She has such incredible compassion for people with needs. She always wants to help. She is such a...
