JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Someone once said, “If it's new, it isn't true, and if it's true, it isn't new.” We do need to be cautious in accepting new beliefs (especially in the spiritual area), measuring them all against the truths of God's word.
One idea that seems to work in this age of travel has to do with distribution of Bibles. The Belgian Bible Society has converted a vending machine from selling candy to distributing Bibles in various languages.
The machine, placed outside the society's office at a busy bus stop, was selling about one hundred copies of the books per month.
While this could never be the sole means of distributing the Bibles, it works well for people on the go in Brussels.
The means by which we present God's word may be flexible, but the message of God's saving grace is eternal.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Last month, one of the biggest banks in the country announced that it lost $2 BILLION in the first quarter of the year because of risky banking practices. This comes only 4 years after the most serious financial crisis in this nation in 80 years - a crisis caused in part by risky practices by large banks.
Why is it that people seem to repeat the SAME mistakes over and over again? Don't we ever learn?
Apparently not. The Bible tells us that when life is hard, we cry out to God and turn to Him. But when life gets good, we tend to FORGET God and live as if God doesn't exist.
Today, we are given a choice - to listen to God [and do what God wants us to do] or try to make it on our own.
I hope today I [and all of you] will listen for God's voice and walk with God.
Make it a GREAT day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Last month, one of the biggest banks in the country announced that it lost $2 BILLION in the first quarter of the year because of risky banking practices. This comes only 4 years after the most serious financial crisis in this nation in 80 years - a crisis caused in part by risky practices by large banks.
Why is it that people seem to repeat the SAME mistakes over and over again? Don't we ever learn?
Apparently not. The Bible tells us that when life is hard, we cry out to God and turn to Him. But when life gets good, we tend to FORGET God and live as if God doesn't exist.
Today, we are given a choice - to listen to God [and do what God wants us to do] or try to make it on our own.
I hope today I [and all of you] will listen for God's voice and walk with God.
Make it a GREAT day!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 012
JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING!
One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store downtown. But rather than steal anything they simply switched all the price tags. The next day, no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The expensive jewels had suddenly become cheap, and the costume jewelry, which had been virtually worthless before, was suddenly of great value.
Customers who thought they were purchasing valuable gems were getting worthless fakes. Those who couldn't afford the higher priced items were leaving the store with valuable treasures.
In our world today it seems someone came in and switched all the price tags. It's hard to tell what is of value and what is not.
Great value is given to the accumulation of material wealth and the power that goes with it. But Jesus said those things are virtually worthless.
Take a personal inventory today and see what you place the value of your life in!
GOOD MORNING!
One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store downtown. But rather than steal anything they simply switched all the price tags. The next day, no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The expensive jewels had suddenly become cheap, and the costume jewelry, which had been virtually worthless before, was suddenly of great value.
Customers who thought they were purchasing valuable gems were getting worthless fakes. Those who couldn't afford the higher priced items were leaving the store with valuable treasures.
In our world today it seems someone came in and switched all the price tags. It's hard to tell what is of value and what is not.
Great value is given to the accumulation of material wealth and the power that goes with it. But Jesus said those things are virtually worthless.
Take a personal inventory today and see what you place the value of your life in!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
SABRINA
I struggle with always looking at the big picture and then getting overwhelmed at the many tasks ahead. I do this at work and at home. I just cannot seem to find the time to organize and clean; and when I do, it seems that I find myself often just moving things around. A friend gave me this tip, which I now try and implement. Only touch it once. When I pick up something, I am to decide whether it goes in the trash, or if I keep it, I am to put it in its proper place at that moment. When I first tried this, I found that I had the tendency to pick up the same things over and over again.
How many times are we like that with our heartbreaks and concerns? We turn them over to God only to go back and pick them up again and again, never fully realizing that we have placed them in God's hands. I encourage you to try this technique both in your home and in your heart. Only touch it once. Your house will be cleaner and your life more at peace.
I struggle with always looking at the big picture and then getting overwhelmed at the many tasks ahead. I do this at work and at home. I just cannot seem to find the time to organize and clean; and when I do, it seems that I find myself often just moving things around. A friend gave me this tip, which I now try and implement. Only touch it once. When I pick up something, I am to decide whether it goes in the trash, or if I keep it, I am to put it in its proper place at that moment. When I first tried this, I found that I had the tendency to pick up the same things over and over again.
How many times are we like that with our heartbreaks and concerns? We turn them over to God only to go back and pick them up again and again, never fully realizing that we have placed them in God's hands. I encourage you to try this technique both in your home and in your heart. Only touch it once. Your house will be cleaner and your life more at peace.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
Here's a question to consider: How do I maintain my faith in God when God feels so distant? The answer: God is real, no matter how I feel.
Relationships are often tested by separation and silence. In my relationship with God I don't always feel close to God. But, I always praise and worship God in spite of the pain, thanking God during trial, trusting God when tempted, and loving God when he seems distant.
Philip Yancey states: Any relationship involves times of closeness and times of distance and in a relationship with God, no matter how intimate, the pendulum will swing from one side to the other.
God says, in Hebrews 13:5, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”
Good Morning!
Here's a question to consider: How do I maintain my faith in God when God feels so distant? The answer: God is real, no matter how I feel.
Relationships are often tested by separation and silence. In my relationship with God I don't always feel close to God. But, I always praise and worship God in spite of the pain, thanking God during trial, trusting God when tempted, and loving God when he seems distant.
Philip Yancey states: Any relationship involves times of closeness and times of distance and in a relationship with God, no matter how intimate, the pendulum will swing from one side to the other.
God says, in Hebrews 13:5, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
GLENDA
Good Morning:
How about a little Bible trivia this morning? Did you know that both the shortest chapter and the longest chapter in the Bible are found in the book of Psalms? The book of Psalms itself is in the center of the Bible.
The very center of the Bible is Psalms 118, verse 8. This verse tells us specifically what God's perfect will is for our lives. It says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
” So, if you want to know what God's will is for you, and you want to be in the center of God's will, go to the Center of the Bible: Psalms 118:8. Simply stated, “Trust God!”
Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning:
How about a little Bible trivia this morning? Did you know that both the shortest chapter and the longest chapter in the Bible are found in the book of Psalms? The book of Psalms itself is in the center of the Bible.
The very center of the Bible is Psalms 118, verse 8. This verse tells us specifically what God's perfect will is for our lives. It says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
” So, if you want to know what God's will is for you, and you want to be in the center of God's will, go to the Center of the Bible: Psalms 118:8. Simply stated, “Trust God!”
Have a wonderful day!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
SABRINA WILLIAMS
A friend of mine has a magnet on her refrigerator that states “Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree.” For anyone who is raising or has raised teenagers, that statement speaks volumes of truth. Parenthood in general can make you feel that way. You often feel that no matter what you do, how hard you try, it s all in vain. God, however, does allow small windows of hope to shine through. Sometimes, for only a second, you catch a glimpse of the possibilities of that miracle that was bestowed upon you and you get your second wind and trudge forward. When you think of the miracle of life from birth to adulthood, it takes your breath away. Children are a gift from God. From the moment they are born, they begin the journey of learning to be independent. Will they make mistakes? Did you? Begin each day by committing those children near and dear to you to God. It will make both their journey and yours easier. Love them, cherish them, and thank God for them!
A friend of mine has a magnet on her refrigerator that states “Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree.” For anyone who is raising or has raised teenagers, that statement speaks volumes of truth. Parenthood in general can make you feel that way. You often feel that no matter what you do, how hard you try, it s all in vain. God, however, does allow small windows of hope to shine through. Sometimes, for only a second, you catch a glimpse of the possibilities of that miracle that was bestowed upon you and you get your second wind and trudge forward. When you think of the miracle of life from birth to adulthood, it takes your breath away. Children are a gift from God. From the moment they are born, they begin the journey of learning to be independent. Will they make mistakes? Did you? Begin each day by committing those children near and dear to you to God. It will make both their journey and yours easier. Love them, cherish them, and thank God for them!
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