What If…? December 24, 2009
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Hi Everybody,
“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas…” What a view out my window. I’m in awe!
Don’t forget our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will start at 5PM tonight. This one hour of remembering the incredible story that we still celebrate two millenniums later is a wonderful way to start your Christmas holiday. Come early as seating fills fast!
What if God hadn’t sent Jesus? What if He had just sent us another set of laws?…or a business plan?…or an ultimatum?…or a dictator that would make us do His will?…or, or…or… . Aren’t you glad He sent us Jesus? And aren’t you glad He sent him as a baby? And in a manger? And announced it to shepherds? (more…)
Hmmm… December 18, 2009
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Pastor Roger had sent this to Brenda and me by e-mail in response to our recommending “The Shack” as a great read. It was so interesting and insightful I asked if I could pass it on to all of you. Enjoy!
Hmmm…
“The Shack” you say, yes that’s a strange one. It sure makes you think.
I had mixed feeling as I read it. But it was strange; it’s one of those rare books that’s hard to put down. For what ever it’s worth here’s what I got out of it. The Bible begins with this thought. “So God created man in His image.” And I began to wonder, “Are we trying to create a God in our image?
But then who could swallow a large black woman who made everyone pancakes for breakfast as being God? (more…)
Longing…? December 15, 2009
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Have you ever noticed how many people in the Christmas Story are unknown? Some of them are named and some of them are not, but most of them are pretty much nobodies historically. It seems to me He appears to people who have two characteristics, regardless of their earthly stature. (more…)
Treasures December 8, 2009
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If I could open my treasures right now and give something directly to Jesus, I wonder what it would be. I know, I know, we can spiritualize this and say “I’d give him my life” or something like that, but here were three guys we call wise who gave him these gifts we would deem less spiritual. Gold, Frankincense and myrrh. Sounds more like the gifts we give each other. (more…)
Starlit Nights December 1, 2009
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One of the songs for our second Sunday evening of Advent is “I Need A Silent Night”. I won’t share the words here, but the title itself speaks volumes. So much busyness. So much shopping. So many parties. So much noise. I can’t hear the angels singing. I can’t see the heavens light up.
It seems to me that most of us go from noise and flashing lights to either crashing into instant sleep, or, into fitful, worry-filled insomnia. (more…)
