Quote of the Day 9/28/11

"To be silent does not mean to be inactive; rather it means to breathe in the will of God, to listen attentively and be ready to obey." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Quote of the Day 9/27/11

 “You have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger then yourself.”

- Pastor Perry Nobel – New Spring Church SC.

Pastor Perry Noble leads a “mega church” in South Carolina.  The services are not traditional and the worship time can seem like a rock concert, but the attendance is growing.  Some might see the approach of New Spring as merely entertainment, but people are hearing the true gospel and being saved.  The message in the sermons is clearly biblical and Perry makes no apologies for what God has told us in His Word.

In the quote above from Pastor Perry he calls for us to think beyond ourselves.  As Christ followers we have the responsibility to share the Good News with everyone, particularly the ones we love most.  Some of us are not comfortable sharing our faith with people even with close friends or family.  However God has given each of us talents that we can use to share the Gospel and reach those around us without being in an intimate situation. 

We are all creative people.  Please think about creative ways to share God’s Word and then put that into action.  Are you up to the challenge?  God has already empowered you and placed you where you are for His purpose.  Pray about it and then act on it.

Philippians 2:3-5

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.  Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

Quote of the Day 9/22/11

"God so loved you that, despite your hopeless state of sin, he sent his Son - God in the flesh - to live the life you could not live…Though Jesus was free from sin throughout his life, he bore the penalty of sin in his death.  He took your place and your punishment, dying the death you deserved.  Then he rose from the grave in victory over sin." – David Platt Radical Together

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

 

Quote of the Day 9/19/11

“We can change lives by telling stories about great family relationships.  Not perfect ones, you know, accessible ones…your future is what shapes your family, not necessarily your past.” - Jeff Kemp.

Jeff was talking about the new movie coming out this Sept. 30^th called COURAGEOUS.

It’s a great movie and I highly encourage everyone to go see this film.

Check out the News and Events section of this blog for more information about the film.

I also pray that Jeff’s words here would encourage you to think, and pray about, how you can change lives through your story telling.  We have been blessed with a gift that can reach hundreds if not thousands of people…maybe millions!  But through the process of you trying to influence a few, you might save only one.  The bible says that there is rejoicing in heaven when someone gets saved.  Who knows, you might grow closer to Christ in the process.

Luke 15:7

I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Quote of the Day 9/14/11

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change
And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
³ Though its waters roar and foam,
Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.
                         

 ⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
⁵ God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
⁶ The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
⁷ The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

 ⁸ Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has wrought desolations in the earth.
⁹ He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariots with fire.
¹⁰ “Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
¹¹ The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Usually I put the bible verse after a quote but this verse was actually read by President Obama at the 10^th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this past weekend.  This passage, along with the reading from Ecclesiastics by former New York Mayor Giuliani and a quote from Abraham Lincoln from former president George W. Bush, was an honorable tribute to those who gave their lives that tragic day.

Despite Mayor Bloomberg’s ban on clergy attending and offering prayer at the event, God’s Word was heard.

Quote of the Day 9/02/11

"The Master of Life's been good to me. He has given me strength to face past illnesses, and victory in the face of defeat. He has given me life and joy where other saw oblivion. He has given new purpose to live for, new services to render and old wounds to heal.  Life and love go on, let the music play." – Johnny Cash