To help you with your Bible reading, try using SOAP. You will need a Bible (a study Bible may be helpful), a pen and a lined notebook. Find a quiet spot and spend a few moments ‘connecting’ with the Lord – reminding yourself that He is with you and that you are with Him. S for…
i’m back!
Well here I am, sitting in my new office, the first day of my first week as pastor at crossroads (yes, its spelled that way on purpose, I’ll explain another time). I am excited and nervous as I begin this new journey here in Ajax.
life in the battlezone
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Lord, You inspired Peter to write these words to Your scattered, persecuted followers, reminding them of their solid foundation (chosen by, secure in God) and their solid hope (an inheritance that cannot perish, spoil or fade), in order to inspire them to STAND FIRM and to BE HOLY, no matter what happens. My…
Bible Readings (August)
Here is the list of Bible readings for August 2008:
powerful grassroots movement
A quote by Greg Boyd: There is a beautiful and powerful grassroots Kingdom movement arising all over the globe that Mennonites in particular need to notice. Millions of people are abandoning the Christendom paradigm of the traditional Christian faith in order to become more authentic followers of Jesus. From the Emergent Church movement to the…
servant pyramid
OK Andrea, here is the video of our attempt to build a pyramid. Can you tell who the person is that led to the downfall of our pyramid?
sorry, no posted devotions!!!
I am sorry about this, for those who have been reading my daily posted devotions, this week I need to take a break (I’ve kept it up since January 2007). Its moving week. This is not an excuse for me to stop spending time with the Lord in the Bible, but just can’t write out…
humble heart and mouth
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 15:18-33 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. [28] In this reading three references are made to how our words can heal or hurt, help or hinder our life [18,23,28]. If we respond from our sinful self, without processing our thoughts and feelings with…
a wealthy heart
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 15:1-17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [1] This is just common sense. But its not easy. I have sat through times when I was being ‘attacked’ (my perception), and I wanted to respond with my own harsh word. The truth is, all we do is add fuel…
change my heart
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 14:19-35 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. [30] Jesus stresses again and again that what really matters is what is going on in the heart. What we call “life” is the overflow of the heart, so we need to pay careful attention to what is going on…