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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Settlers

Sometimes the most powerful truths in life are very simple. This was the case with God's instructions to Jacob after a long season of turmoil and turbulence in his life. God gave Jacob a simple but profound principle: Then God said to Jacob, “Go up to Bethel and settle there, and build an altar there […]

Friday, May 31, 2013

Good Advice When You’re Angry

Are you angry at someone? About something? Anger is a common human emotion — something we all experience. In and of itself, it's not wrong or sinful, but it is dangerous. It all depends on how you handle it. Remember, the words “anger” and “danger” are only 1 letter apart. Anger gets you very close […]

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Art of Asking

Many things in life only come to people who ask. According to the Bible, asking is a good thing. Most people are familiar with Jesus' words, “Ask and you will receive … ” (Matthew 7:7). When you think about this verse it's important not to speed past the first word, ASK. It's actually a command […]

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Joy of Giving

The best decisions in life are made when we live by the right principles. While emotions often mislead us, right principles never will. In Acts 20 we find a great life principle: In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the […]

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Way To Pray

Most people believe in prayer. Research has shown that over 80% of the American population has some degree of confidence in the power of prayer, and practice prayer at times. Sadly, very few people have thought much about how to pray. Prayer to most is quick words spoken to God in a moment of pain […]

Friday, May 3, 2013

Opportunity

An opportunity is a favorable moment in time when good things can happen. It’s a window of possibility and potential that opens to us. It comes and it goes, and depending on how we respond to it, our life destiny can be determined and the future of others can be affected. God is an opportunity-giving […]

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The – I – in Team

Teams are everywhere. There are sports teams, work teams, research teams, medical teams, ministry teams — all kinds of teams. Much of what is accomplished in our world is done by teams. The Bible extols the value of teams: Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work … — […]

Monday, April 8, 2013

Get Up and Get Going!

Have you ever failed at something? Of course you have. We all have. You didn't learn to walk without stumbling and falling. You didn't learn to ride a bike without some skinned knees along the way. In fact, it's highly likely that your first attempts at most new things failed. Failure is usually a part […]

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Healing Personal Pain

Don't miss this weekend at Church of the Redeemer for our message series Gigantic. I'll be talking about “Conquering Your Pain.” It's great to know that God's able to turn our pain into progress — our miseries into ministries to others. This weekend we'll see how we can experience God's healing grace that transforms us […]

Monday, April 1, 2013

Stick To It!

Fortitude. Endurance. Patience. “Stick-to-itiveness.” These words describe an under-rated power — a strong “something” — found in people who overcome adversities and triumph in the normal demands of everyday living. No one ever makes a deep impact in life and on others without these qualities. Sadly, these character traits are in short supply in our […]

Friday, March 22, 2013

Easter Celebrations

At Church of the Redeemer we’re preparing for a wonderful Easter week celebration and we want you to be a part. Make plans to join us as we remember Jesus’ life and death, and celebrate His resurrection! Our Easter week schedule is below, along with campus information and directions. I look forward to seeing you! […]

Friday, March 1, 2013

Gigantic!

Almost everybody knows the classic Bible story about David and Goliath, recorded in 1 Samuel 17. This chapter describes a time when Israel's army was challenged by the Philistines. Goliath, the giant Philistine champion, stopped Israel's army. For 40 days Goliath loomed over Israel's warriors, paralyzing them in fear. A “big man with a big […]

Monday, February 25, 2013

Deposits and Withdrawals

Have you ever been overdrawn? Not in your bank account, but in a relationship. Relationships work best when we live by the rule of deposits and withdrawals. A relationship deposit happens any time you put something into a relationship. When you give time, tenderness, forgiveness, understanding, kindness and attention to another person, you’re making a […]

Friday, February 15, 2013

Hang On!

What do you do when you're “at the end of your rope?” As the old adage advises, you tie a knot and hang on! “Hanging on” is a phrase we use to describe a kind of determination, persistence, and “bull-doggedness” that just doesn't give up. It's what we all need when we're “at the end […]

Monday, January 21, 2013

Some Advice for Parents

Our greatest asset is our children. They are the future of our homes, the church, our nation and the world. The Bible tells adults what their job is when it comes to the next generation. It's spelled out clearly: Teach a child how to follow the right way; even when he is old, he will […]

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Be Picky!

What are the most important decisions you'll ever make in life? If you believe the Bible, the answer to this question is an easy one. Choosing to develop a personal relationship with God is the most important thing you could and should do. It's the best choice you'll ever make. But there's another choice — […]