Today we are attending the Willow Creek Leadership Summit at Carruthers Creek Community Church a local “megachurch” in Ajax. I am looking forward to this, since this is the first Willow Creek event I am attending. I hope to post some of my thoughts afterwards. In the meantime what is going through my mind is “comparing” crossroads with…
going against the flow
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4-5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION Through Peter, I hear the Lord speaking to me about the challenge of following Jesus… if we do it seriously. To not live for sinful pleasure, but to deny myself for the sake of others, loving and serving them even though I pay a price for it. This is the way (the…
try using SOAP
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…