Archive for November, 2009
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Nov 05, 2009
1 CommentProfile of the Lukewarm (Crazy Love ch. 4)
LUKEWARM PEOPLE: Attend church fairly regularly in order to do what is expected of “good Christians. Give money to charity and to the church, as long as it doesn’t infringe on their standard of living. Tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. Don’t really want to be saved from their sin;...
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Nov 03, 2009
No Comments5 Things Every Society Fears
Death Outsider Future Chaos Insignificance “Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 Transformist will see these fears in a different light. I am called to obey, and to trust...
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Nov 03, 2009
No CommentsWhich do you prefer? Rules or relationship?
“Referencing God, humanity has always craved a rule book to follow rather than a relationship to cherish.” Kary Oberbrunner Doing things in our own strength is about our control. Would you prefer more assurances and less mystery? What do you fear more? Fear of not being holy? Fear of not being accepted? Just like in a marriage relationship, our needs aren’t...
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Nov 01, 2009
No CommentsInternational Justice Mission (IJM)
This morning we had the blessing of hosting IJM at Mount Ararat. Larry Martin, Vice President of Education for IJM, preached a great message on God’s heart and activity within injustice. Psalm 10:1-2, 10-18 “defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.” Injustice = when...
