JIM WALL
Good Morning!
In James Chapter 1, we read that anyone who hears God's word, but does not obey is kidding himself. He is like someone who looks at himself in a mirror, but goes away unchanged. He reads and hears God's word, but then dismisses it.
The person who looks into the mirror of God's word, longing to be transformed by it, is not a forgetful hearer. That person progressively becomes more like Jesus. James said that kind of person will be blessed in what he does.
If we honestly want to become more like Christ in our attitudes, actions, and reactions, we must look deeply into God's word regularly. But let's not kid ourselves, just looking is not enough. God's word will transform us, but only if we obey it.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
OWEN WEDDLE
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Yesterday, 13 people and I came back from a mission trip to Alaska. We got a chance to have some fun, but we also got a chance to serve other people. While traveling can be fun, there is more to missions. It is, ultimately, about making sacrifices for the opportunity to go serve others.
But the sacrifice does not have to be a lot of money or traveling far. The sacrifice may be simply 2 or 3 hours a week mentoring a child. Or, maybe you routinely visit people in the nursing homes. You might want to serve with a local soup kitchen. Or, it could be that you decide host a dinner as an opportunity to show hospitality to the neighbors.
Missions aren't always about going far away; missions can happen as close as your next door neighbor. After all, Jesus didn't travel thousands of miles to preach and heal. For most of his ministry, he didn't travel very far to serve.
May God bless you throughout this day!
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Yesterday, 13 people and I came back from a mission trip to Alaska. We got a chance to have some fun, but we also got a chance to serve other people. While traveling can be fun, there is more to missions. It is, ultimately, about making sacrifices for the opportunity to go serve others.
But the sacrifice does not have to be a lot of money or traveling far. The sacrifice may be simply 2 or 3 hours a week mentoring a child. Or, maybe you routinely visit people in the nursing homes. You might want to serve with a local soup kitchen. Or, it could be that you decide host a dinner as an opportunity to show hospitality to the neighbors.
Missions aren't always about going far away; missions can happen as close as your next door neighbor. After all, Jesus didn't travel thousands of miles to preach and heal. For most of his ministry, he didn't travel very far to serve.
May God bless you throughout this day!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
GLENDA
Good Morning:
Back in the 50's, Stuart Hamblen was a well-known radio host in Hollywood. He was also a comedian and songwriter and known for his drinking, womanizing, and partying. A young preacher came to town and set up a tent revival. Stuart Hamblen decided to have him on his radio show to poke fun at him. He went to one of his meetings to get some material for his show. However, something happened to Stuart at that meeting, and a few nights later he showed up at the preacher's hotel room at 2:00 a.m. in the morning drunk, asking the preacher to pray for him. The preacher invited him in and talked with him until 5:00 a.m.
Stuart Hamblen became a changed man. Later his friend John asked him how he could give up his drinking. Stuart answered: “That's no secret. With God, all things are possible.” John told him he needed to write a song about that and he did. The song was “It is No Secret”. By the way, the preacher was none other than Billy Graham and the friend, John, was the actor, John Wayne. God sends people into our lives to help us. We just need to be open to them. Have a wonderful day.
Good Morning:
Back in the 50's, Stuart Hamblen was a well-known radio host in Hollywood. He was also a comedian and songwriter and known for his drinking, womanizing, and partying. A young preacher came to town and set up a tent revival. Stuart Hamblen decided to have him on his radio show to poke fun at him. He went to one of his meetings to get some material for his show. However, something happened to Stuart at that meeting, and a few nights later he showed up at the preacher's hotel room at 2:00 a.m. in the morning drunk, asking the preacher to pray for him. The preacher invited him in and talked with him until 5:00 a.m.
Stuart Hamblen became a changed man. Later his friend John asked him how he could give up his drinking. Stuart answered: “That's no secret. With God, all things are possible.” John told him he needed to write a song about that and he did. The song was “It is No Secret”. By the way, the preacher was none other than Billy Graham and the friend, John, was the actor, John Wayne. God sends people into our lives to help us. We just need to be open to them. Have a wonderful day.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Today is Labor Day. It's a day to celebrate the contributions of working people across the country. In the early days, Labor Day featured parades and festivals; but these days, most of us observe it as a day of REST and COOK-OUTS.
For those of us who will get up tomorrow and go back to our jobs - let's give thanks today. But let's not forget those who are NOT so fortunate. Over the last 5 years, we've endured some HARD TIMES of unemployment and UNDERemployment for many. Let's encourage and support them in every way possible. It's what God would have us do.
Make it a GREAT Labor Day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Today is Labor Day. It's a day to celebrate the contributions of working people across the country. In the early days, Labor Day featured parades and festivals; but these days, most of us observe it as a day of REST and COOK-OUTS.
For those of us who will get up tomorrow and go back to our jobs - let's give thanks today. But let's not forget those who are NOT so fortunate. Over the last 5 years, we've endured some HARD TIMES of unemployment and UNDERemployment for many. Let's encourage and support them in every way possible. It's what God would have us do.
Make it a GREAT Labor Day!
Friday, August 3, 2012
RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Not long ago I traveled to western North Carolina. My family loves that part of the country, and we've traveled there several times. One year, however, I took a wrong turn and we got lost for several hours before we found our way out of the mountains. We laugh about it now, but it was NO FUN then.
Human history - and SCRIPTURE - tell us that sometimes all of us are prone to take “wrong turns” and to end up “lost.” We make decisions that separate us from others and, more importantly, separate us from God.
That's why a good part of Jesus' work was seeking out and finding people who had lost their way. Jesus' mission was to get them on the “right road” again.
Today - if you feel “lost” - call on God. Ask him to show you the way.
Make it a great day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Not long ago I traveled to western North Carolina. My family loves that part of the country, and we've traveled there several times. One year, however, I took a wrong turn and we got lost for several hours before we found our way out of the mountains. We laugh about it now, but it was NO FUN then.
Human history - and SCRIPTURE - tell us that sometimes all of us are prone to take “wrong turns” and to end up “lost.” We make decisions that separate us from others and, more importantly, separate us from God.
That's why a good part of Jesus' work was seeking out and finding people who had lost their way. Jesus' mission was to get them on the “right road” again.
Today - if you feel “lost” - call on God. Ask him to show you the way.
Make it a great day!
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
MARY WHITTLE
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, August 1, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
OWEN WEDDLE
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Summer break is coming near an end and school is starting back up next week. I hope the summer has been an eventful one for you and all of your family with plenty of good memories! It is now a time of transition between vacation and fun to the classroom and books.
Now some of you are already starting to purchase school supplies and getting ready for a different rhythm. There is already a sense of excitement for some of you students. You get to see your friends and share all the exciting things all of you did over the summer. I hope getting back together is a fun time for you!
Teachers, you will be meeting and getting to know a new set of students. I just want to personally thank you for the work you do. Some of the most influential people in my life were my teachers.
I pray that the start of the school year goes well for all of you!
May God bless you throughout this day!
Good morning! I am Owen Weddle, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Summer break is coming near an end and school is starting back up next week. I hope the summer has been an eventful one for you and all of your family with plenty of good memories! It is now a time of transition between vacation and fun to the classroom and books.
Now some of you are already starting to purchase school supplies and getting ready for a different rhythm. There is already a sense of excitement for some of you students. You get to see your friends and share all the exciting things all of you did over the summer. I hope getting back together is a fun time for you!
Teachers, you will be meeting and getting to know a new set of students. I just want to personally thank you for the work you do. Some of the most influential people in my life were my teachers.
I pray that the start of the school year goes well for all of you!
May God bless you throughout this day!
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