Quote of the Day 03/16/12

“No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life." – Albert Einstein

Quote of the Day 03/13/12

Ask any police officer (or watch any reality Cops show) and you'll see just how creatively we humans can string together a list of excuses for any and every deviant behavior. From the inner-city streets to the therapist's couch we have become experts in rationalizing why we do what we do, and why what we do really isn't "blame-worthy" because it really isn't our fault. Open the Bible and you'll find no sympathy for that kind of thinking. Excuses are never received kindly in the pages of Scripture. What God is looking for are people who will admit their transgressions and accept full responsibility for their sins. Biblical wisdom instructs: "Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy" (Proverbs 28:13). God is a merciful God, but his mercy and grace are not granted to those who do not accept ownership for their behavior. There may be many reasons for our sins, but there are ultimately no excuses. May we all experience the extravagant grace of God as we consistently practice brutal honesty concerning ourselves, our words and our actions. - Pastor Mike Fabarez

Quote of the day 03/09/12

“Something I learned early in college (is) to not worry about what I can’t control…But what I can control is my attitude, my effort, my focus every single day and that’s what I’m trying to worry about.” 

 – Tim Tebow

I applaud Tim Tebow for maintaining his faith in such a media driven and ego boosting profession.  Not unlike the entertainment industry, football players and anyone in the spotlight, get bombarded by money, girls and fame.  All these things cater to our sinful desires and if we are weak, we give in.  Don’t get me wrong, we are all human, but by admitting that we are human also means that we are sinful, self serving and prideful.  This is why it is so important that we root ourselves in the teaching of the Bible.  As I read and study the Bible it becomes more and more apparent that God provided guidance for all situations.  Yes, even for the modern day man.

Colossians 2:6-7

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, ⁷ having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.