Converge
Rehearsing
I like to be prepared, but sometimes I even try to rehearse my future, possible troubles. While our lives will not be without problems, God wants us to only go throught them once, not over and over. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28. Let God transform your fears into trust. - Pastor Mike
Equipped
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." -John 15:5. I desire to know exactly what is going to happen in my life. But I have learned that if I spend time with God each day, I may not know what lies ahead, but I will be equipped to deal with it. -Pastor Mike
Remembering
Remember the first time that you rode a bike by yourself? God has gifted us all with the sense of remembering. This can be a blessing when we remember something wonderful, but also when we remember something that was painful...we can learn from both. Today is a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. God bless them! -Pastor Mike
Scrape
Converge Young Adults was a riot yesterday. We had 40 plus people show up for a campfire, great hot meal, singing and strumming, and lots of games. I played football and fell into a low area on the lawn, scrapping my knee and injuring two of my fingers. Life is like that. We fall down but with God's help, we get up and continue in his will. -Pastor Mike
Trust
"For where your trasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:21. This passage is not limited to money and "stuff", but means that we should act in obedience to God's will. Trust in what God wants to do through you, through your gifts and talents, your treasures, and your time. Allow God to invest us in any way that he determines. -Pastor Mike
Hospitality
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." -Romans 12:13. I left lunch yesterday for a homeless guy who spends time behind the Borick's (Telegraph near Mich. Ave). Inside I also tucked in a book written by Billy Graham. I haven't been able to come in personal contact with the man. Pray that I am able to minister to him soon. - Pastor Mike
Daily
"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." - Romans 8:5. We must daily choose to center our lives on God, the Bible and its guidelines, and ask, "What would Jesus want me to do?", and then do it eagerly! - Pastor Mike
Just Do It
"But someone will say, 'You have faith: I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do." -James 2:18 While it is true that good deeds cannot earn salvation, true faith always results in a changed life and good deeds. We must commit our whole self to God. Today, how will you be the "hands and feet" of Jesus?- Pastor Mike
Peace
"I have told you these things, so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " -John 16:33. The Holy Spirit is our constant companion and will guide us to make the right decisions. Let those problems go and lay them at the foot of the cross. -Pastor Mike
Rest
Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28. Our modern lives are full of restlessness of the spirit and the heart: multi-tasking, driving while texting, and answering cell phones that interupt face-to-face relationships and conversations. Come out of the world and rest in the arms of Christ! - Pastor Mike
