11.1.11
by Donna Fourtner
The Prodigal Son - how often have I read this story but never taken time to really dive into it and realize what depth there is in just this one story and how much the Lord wanted to teach me through it. In our community group we have been going through the book Prodigal God, by Timothy Keller. Through this book and re-reading Luke 15:11-32, I find myself relating with both the younger brother and the older brother.
9.26.11
by Derek Magill
Two weeks ago, our country remembered the anniversary of one the most heinous attacks in the history of America when Islamic terrorists brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, damaged the Pentagon, killed thousands of people, and injured thousands more. These terrorists were motivated by a sincere belief that they were following the will of God and obeying his commands.
9.19.11
This week at church I got to watch baptisms. I think that baptism is one of the most beautiful and powerful rites that we have in our faith. There is just something that moves me when I see a person stand up publicly and declare their lives for God and share in the power of his death and resurrection.
9.13.11
The stories of Elizabeth and Zachariah having John the Baptist, Mary conceiving, Jesus being born and his growing up years are BIG … and familiar. As I read through the text of Luke, the book we're going through at 242, and tried to figure out what on earth I would write for this blog post, I struggled to connect with it. Sometimes I think the more familiar things are the less powerful the words can become.