Posts in the Thoughts for Growth Category
Are You a "Separatist" or "Cultural" Christian?
May 17th, 2012 by John Dickinson
I am reading a book called The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World by Gabe Lyons. I haven't finished the book yet but I want to share some provoking ideas I have found so far.
God, a Servant Who Suffers?
April 4th, 2012 by Gary Bowman
The only bible Jesus ever read in His days on earth was what we Christians call the "Old Testament." ...And those Scriptures pointed toward Jesus, they told about Him and His coming suffering, resurrection, and coming glory! In the Old Testament!
The Great Reversal
March 22nd, 2012 by Gin Lao
Suppose a man borrows your car and as he backs it out of your driveway, he smashes the gate and knocks down part of the garden wall.
Hanging out where the Holy Spirit hangs out
March 8th, 2012 by Gary Bowman
Hanging out where the Holy Spirit hangs helps fill us with God's Spirit. Thinking about where He is already active and working and living and then moving ourselves into His neighborhood is the no brainer of keeping in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5.25)
Do I Need to Bring a Bible?
March 1st, 2012 by Derek Olson
A few months ago, our church received a thoughtful and generous donation that allowed us to purchase new NIV Bibles for use in the Worship Center. You probably know that, when you come to church on Sundays, those Bibles can be found underneath the seat in front of you
Family Worship Moment
February 23rd, 2012 by Matt Boldt
It is so good to worship together as a family. For me as a parent, I am always looking for ways to sing and worship our awesome God, and make it accessible and understandable for my kids too! I thought I would put the occasional "Family Worship Moment" on the blog, so that you too may have some ideas on how to lead worship in your family.
Keeping a Balanced View of God
February 9th, 2012 by John Dickinson
I have been particularly convicted of my self-centeredness lately. No one huge event specifically but more of an awareness that EVERY thought of mine is completely centered on me
