What is the future of the Church in America? How are we reaching the men of our culture? Where are the good soldiers? There is a shifting going on in our churches and culture causing people to long and looking for something more. Some have a growing discontent and a division is happening between those who want to attend church and those who are looking to be the church. There is a battle to strip away [...]
"As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore." John 6:66 I met an African Pastor about 15 years ago who said to me, "If someone says they want to be a Pastor then God is probably not calling them or they are out of their mind. If you can do anything else then do that." What a gift of encouragement. Fifteen years later I can say [...]
My highlight from toady's message - I got to show a clip from the movie Transformers. I mentioned in an earlier post that me and Jesus were on a journey. One of the things I've been pondering is found in a quote from this movie. "50 years from now, don't you want to say you had the guts to get in the car." - Sam This is a defining moment for Sam and Makala, will [...]
Presence If you could ask for one life changing thing, what would it be? This could be just another year of Christmas as usual - visiting relatives, eating too much and spending the rest of the year paying off the credit cards, or it could be a year God's presence transforms your life, your relationships, and your community. Join us over the next three weeks as we experience the Presence. Invite a friend or co-worker [...]
Someone asked me the other day, "Are you double blogging?" The answer is yes. How crazy is that? Like I have time? Anyway, I just wanted you to check out this other site. It is directly related to our Church and what God is doing with us and developing through us. I hope you will check it out, pray for us and leave your thoughts and encouraging comments. www.becomingthedwellingplace.wordpress.comEphesians 2:22
