Loving to Life Pt 4

VISIONING This is one of my favorite things to do – visioning for the possibilities of the future. I have said before that I do much better in bigger picture planning and thinking than I do when it comes to the minor details. The details are important. Visioning is not just about long term planningContinue reading “Loving to Life Pt 4”

Loving to Life Pt 3

SMALL GROUPS One of the things I love about moving to a new area is getting to know the people. As we learn about the people, we learn their stories, their passions, their hopes and dreams for the future. We also have opportunities to learn more about who they are as a person, what theirContinue reading “Loving to Life Pt 3”

Loving to Life Pt 2

MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE Last week we began a series to help us love people to life. When we go to a new place, it it easy to assume we know what people need to do. In many cases, we may be right. The best thing to do is to pray, and listen, toContinue reading “Loving to Life Pt 2”

More To Your Story

There is an interesting line in Genesis 37 that says, “This is the account of Jacob’s family line.” (Genesis 37:2 NIV) This is actually a pretty significant line. Have we paid attention to it before? We can think it is talking about the people that descended from Jacob, and it does; but there is moreContinue reading “More To Your Story”

Journey to Revival: What’s Ahead?

REVIVAL RISING: WHAT’S AHEAD? E.M. Bounds says,” The past is not exhausted the possibilities nor the demands for doing great things for God. The Church that is dependent on it’s past history for its miracles of power and grace is a fallen church.” We are on our final week of a 12 week time ofContinue reading “Journey to Revival: What’s Ahead?”

Journey to Revival Week 11

REVIVAL WORLDVIEW Romans 11:25-26 “…a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved…” We are on week 11 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, we are making sure we haveContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 11”

Journey to Revival Week 10

REVIVAL HOPE Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” We are on week 10 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week,Continue reading “Journey to Revival Week 10”

Journey to Revival Week 9

REVIVAL FREEDOM 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We are on week 9 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, ourContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 9”

Journey to Revival Week 8

REVIVAL WITNESS 1 Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.” We are on week 8 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week,Continue reading “Journey to Revival Week 8”

Journey to Revival Week 7

REVIVAL HUMILITY 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” We are on week 7 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, we’re talking about making sure we are humble andContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 7”