GOD LOVES HAITI
Let’s all remember the people of Haiti during this tragic time for their nation. The need there is great, after that 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated this country of 9 million people.
Relief is pouring in from around the world, including the United States. Let’s remember to pray for these efforts, and especially for the Christian organizations that will not only bring much-needed supplies, food, and shelter, but also a message of hope through Jesus Christ.
God loves the people of Haiti.
I recommend you contact Samaritan’s Purse, an excellent Christian evangelistic relief organization that is run by Franklin Graham, to donate support for the people of Haiti. Thank you, and God bless you.
To contact Samaritan’s Purse, click here
Friday, January 15, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
RADICAL FAITH
Yesterday I shared a message entitled “Radical Faith.” The fact is, most of my Christian life has been one of faith. It works like this, I read Scripture, pray for wisdom and then I make decisions and act on them, hoping that I am in His will.
I hope that is not a disappointment to you.
You may have thought that as a pastor, I get a message from God every day, just like on the 60’s TV show, Mission: Impossible.
“Good morning, Mr. Holland. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves leading a person named Carl Leroy to Christ. He will be pumping gas at the station across from the church at 1:35 p.m. today. This message will self-destruct in five seconds.”
In reality, the chances are that I will see my “idiot light” come on, and then pull over to get some gas. Old Carl will be standing there and say, “How ya doing?” And I will find myself right in the middle of the will of God as I share Christ with him.
Emotions will come and go. Some days, you “feel” more spiritual than others. Some days, you are very encouraged, and other days you are discouraged.
The best thing to do is just hold your course.
The Christian life is one of faith, not mere feeling. Scripture says “The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).
So hold your course today.
Sunday at Gatetree
We will continue in our series “Radicalis—Deepening Spiritual Roots.” If you’re in the Danville area, we love for you to drop in to our 10:45 Worship Service. If not, you can listen to the message series on our church’s website.
Yesterday I shared a message entitled “Radical Faith.” The fact is, most of my Christian life has been one of faith. It works like this, I read Scripture, pray for wisdom and then I make decisions and act on them, hoping that I am in His will.
I hope that is not a disappointment to you.
You may have thought that as a pastor, I get a message from God every day, just like on the 60’s TV show, Mission: Impossible.
“Good morning, Mr. Holland. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves leading a person named Carl Leroy to Christ. He will be pumping gas at the station across from the church at 1:35 p.m. today. This message will self-destruct in five seconds.”
In reality, the chances are that I will see my “idiot light” come on, and then pull over to get some gas. Old Carl will be standing there and say, “How ya doing?” And I will find myself right in the middle of the will of God as I share Christ with him.
Emotions will come and go. Some days, you “feel” more spiritual than others. Some days, you are very encouraged, and other days you are discouraged.
The best thing to do is just hold your course.
The Christian life is one of faith, not mere feeling. Scripture says “The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).
So hold your course today.
Sunday at Gatetree
We will continue in our series “Radicalis—Deepening Spiritual Roots.” If you’re in the Danville area, we love for you to drop in to our 10:45 Worship Service. If not, you can listen to the message series on our church’s website.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
2010
Are you still writing 2009 on your checks? I have some news for you—2010 is here to stay…at least for the next 12 months. And during that time, you and I will get one year older.
Getting older
Now, believe it or not, getting older is not a depressing thought to me. I don’t wish that I was younger (although I would like to have good knees again.)
That’s because each year has been an adventure, walking with Jesus Christ and watching His plan for my life unfold. And while Mary Ann and I have a great number of friendships, (our Facebook accounts indicate that is true) we have an equal number of friends who now reside in Heaven. And we miss them and look forward to being with them again.
Radical Changes
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to make changes—radical changes. I heard about an interesting custom celebrated in Italy every New Year’s Eve. As the evening approaches, the streets are cleared. There is no traffic and no pedestrians. Even the policemen take cover.
Then, at the stroke of midnight, every house’s windows fly open to the sound of laughter, music, and fireworks. Each member of the family tosses out old dishes, detested ornaments, hated furniture and a whole catalog of personal possessions that remind them of something in the past year they are determined to wipe out of their minds.
Perhaps some of us should give that a try today.
At Gatetree
Speaking of radical changes, last Sunday I began a morning message series entitled “Radicalis—Developing Spiritual Roots.” Most people mistakenly think that the word ‘radical’ means “really out there” or “fanatical, extremist.” Actually, we get our word ‘radical’ from the 14th century Latin word ‘radicalis’ meaning “rooted in the original.” God wants His people to be deeply rooted in Him—that would make us truly radical.
Join us this Sunday at Gatetree as look at “Radical Faith.” By the way, if you would like to hear the first message in the new series, you can click onto the Gatetree website and give it a listen. And if you’re in the Danville area this Sunday, drop by Gatetree at 10:45 AM and be our guest. I hope to see you.
Are you still writing 2009 on your checks? I have some news for you—2010 is here to stay…at least for the next 12 months. And during that time, you and I will get one year older.
Getting older
Now, believe it or not, getting older is not a depressing thought to me. I don’t wish that I was younger (although I would like to have good knees again.)
That’s because each year has been an adventure, walking with Jesus Christ and watching His plan for my life unfold. And while Mary Ann and I have a great number of friendships, (our Facebook accounts indicate that is true) we have an equal number of friends who now reside in Heaven. And we miss them and look forward to being with them again.
Radical Changes
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to make changes—radical changes. I heard about an interesting custom celebrated in Italy every New Year’s Eve. As the evening approaches, the streets are cleared. There is no traffic and no pedestrians. Even the policemen take cover.
Then, at the stroke of midnight, every house’s windows fly open to the sound of laughter, music, and fireworks. Each member of the family tosses out old dishes, detested ornaments, hated furniture and a whole catalog of personal possessions that remind them of something in the past year they are determined to wipe out of their minds.
Perhaps some of us should give that a try today.
At Gatetree
Speaking of radical changes, last Sunday I began a morning message series entitled “Radicalis—Developing Spiritual Roots.” Most people mistakenly think that the word ‘radical’ means “really out there” or “fanatical, extremist.” Actually, we get our word ‘radical’ from the 14th century Latin word ‘radicalis’ meaning “rooted in the original.” God wants His people to be deeply rooted in Him—that would make us truly radical.
Join us this Sunday at Gatetree as look at “Radical Faith.” By the way, if you would like to hear the first message in the new series, you can click onto the Gatetree website and give it a listen. And if you’re in the Danville area this Sunday, drop by Gatetree at 10:45 AM and be our guest. I hope to see you.
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