Learning About Jesus

This week's sermon we learn about Jesus'

I. Glory

II. Zeal

and

III. Knowledge.

Spiritual Gifts.

Our Congregation's Wednesday nite teacher has been going over the Spiritual gifts. We looked at 1 Corinthians, and Romans for the list.

(I had given the teacher, Jim, a few resources to look at.)

Here is what he cited that I thought was a very good reminder for everyone.

I. We don't all receive the same Gift.

II. God gives gifts and measure of them as He would will.

III. God wants us to use our gifts.

So how are you using your gifts for the Kingdom of God? Afterall, the Kingdom is bigger than any one congregation. We are members of but One Body.

The 4 Rs in dealing with Death.

Recently, our church has had several family members whose family have since passed away. A year ago today I did a funeral of a young man who took his own life. This past weekend, a 43yr old man while shoveling his driveway just fell and was gone with one teen boy mere feet away. And then one of my college friends' sister (also a facebook friend) passed away at 35.

Here are some insights I have. First is I don't have all the answers, only God does. And that in such times I just listen, and be there.

Here are the 4Rs.

I. Reality. We are all going to die. When is the question. But we're all going to die. Death is an enemy.

II. Reason. Death was alien to God's plan. We were never intended to die - but due to sin.

III. Realm. There is a realm of separation of the soul from the body.

IV. Readiness of Death. Live your life in such a way that speaks of eternity.

I do not like Death. In fact as I'm writing this - today I have to go to 2 different funeral homes for funerals. Death, dying isn't easy. It affects you. I still carry the scars and wounds that death has had on me ...but it has made me stronger. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

How have you encounter death?

What do you say to someone that has lost a loved one?

And on a smaller note - if you would please pray for those families that lost loved ones and we're trying to minister to in the midst of tragedy. Thanks.

Olympic Hockey Feedback.

So this has been an intense time. Here is what I think.

I. The Women's Rematch tomorrow US vs. CANADA for the Gold is going to be an amazing game and probably Better than the Men's match on Sunday.

II. The officiating has been horrible. Really, it has. Crosby earlier in the tourney been cut 2 times and no calls. There has been slashing, diving, and yet the "Favourites" are being pushed around.

III. The US - Canada game was Great. The "Wrong" team won .... but was rather intense. Being outshoot and outplayed wasn't what happened. The US just had a "Hot" hand Goaltender in Miller. Miller is the star of the US team.

IV. I seen Brodeur play better. A Puck to the head? Several goals in with only 20+ shots? I'm Brodeur - I think because of your dual citizenship you're playing for the wrong side.

V. The line changes have been amazing. To see players play together is awesome - that you might not otherwise.

VI. Anyone else see that Ovechkin hit on Jagr? (Classic - too bad it was taken down)

VII. Crosby vs. Ovechkin later tonite should be a good game. It is for all the marbles. Winner goes on ... Loser Goes Home.

Now only if I can get a Canadian Jersey and have the Leafs play better.

God is Here! The Gospel of John.

This Sunday starts our sermon series in the Gospel of John. We're looking at Chapter 1.

Jesus is:

I. The Word

II. The Light

III. The Son of God.

Separated at Birth

Neal Alligood and Les Averman





I've known Neal for years. When he was first started college - both Valerie and I thought he looked like Averman. Fact is He is funnier, smarter, and a Church leader.

Might want to check out his His Blog


Neal is probably one of the Greatest men of God out there. I'm not just saying that because I know Neal but He speaks from the heart, and has a passion to do what is right. Check out Neal "Averman" Alligood.

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