2012
Delight
"Delight yourself in the Lord; trust in him and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4. When you delight in someone, you experience great joy in their presence. This can only happen if we know that person well. The more we get to know God, the more that we experience his great love for us, the desire of our heart. -Pastor Mike
Weeds
I always suggested that my landscaping crew look at only one square foot of weeds at a time, and then to move on to the second square foot, until the entire job was completed. Hebrews 12:3 tells us to consider ther hardship of Christ so that we will not grow weary and lose heart. Suffering, like weeding, is the training ground for maturity. -Pastor Mike
Relax
Are you always busy? I certainly am. Remember the story of Jesus visiting Mary and Martha? (Read Luke 10: 38-41) Martha got ticked because she opened her home to Jesus while her sister, Mary, did little to prepare for the visit. Instead, Mary sat at the feet of Jesus listening to him speak. Spend some time with Jesus today! -Pastor Mike
Safe!
Do you remember as a little child when your parent would toss you slightly into the air and catch you? Like most kids, you probably squeeled with joy because it was an experience that combined both adventure with trust. ""Surely God is my salvation: I will trust and not be afraid." -Isaiah 12: 2a. Allow God to be your strength! - Pastor Mike
Weakness
God knows our weaknesses. He can meet us in those very places. Remember Peter? "Lord, if it's you, Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come", he said. For a while Peter walked on water. As soon as Peter looked down, he began to sink. Keep your eyes on Jesus' power rather than on your own inadequacies. -Pastor Mike
All Things
Ever wonder what good can come out of a bad situation? God often uses difficulties to show how muchwe can actually accomplish through the help of the Holy Spirit. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28. How can you turn-around a bad situation? -Pastor Mike
Prayer
Prayer or worship are not possible when you are angry or holding a grudge. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 2:8, "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing." Our goal is always to have a right relationship with others and with God. -Pastor Mike
Control
"The mind of the sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace: the sinful mind is hostile to God." -Romans 8:6. Paul says that we can be controlled by sin or submit to what the Holy Spirit tells us what to do. Use the Bible, pray, seek out mature Christian advice, and eagerly do what the Holy Spirit tells you to do. -Pastor Mike
Blessing
Look up Numbers 6:24-26. This blessing shows that God protects us, is pleased with us, is merciful and compasionate, approves of us, and gives us peace. Offer up a blessing to someone today to show the love and encouragement of Christ through you, as well as provide a model of caring to others. Then actually do something that will bless someone. -Pastor Mike
Beyond
Ever think that the past, present, and future can all be revealed at one time? "For we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians 4:18. What we experience in the present is not all there is...there is eternal life which starts now, as soon as you come to Christ. -Pastor Mike
