June 2012
22 posts
“There’s not a human out there who doesn’t worship something.”
– Micah Rydmark
whatever the cost, I want to be a threat to the devil.
“If Jesus were preaching this sermon (Matthew 23) today, I think he might say something like: ‘Woe to you fans, if you would be as passionate about feeding the poor as you are your church’s style of worship, then world hunger would end this week. Woe to you fans, if you sacrificed as much to care for the homeless and hungry in the community as you do for your church building or...
it doesn't matter ~ take Jesus seriously →
Jasmine: "Whoa! That guy just said the moon was made of cheese!"
Macaela: "Well, I guess we should just go to the moon sometime and try it!"
Jasmine: "I don't think mom would let us. Plus, it would be dark out."
“It’s not your job to decide who will listen to the gospel.”
– Lauren Reavely
“What if we inversed the parable of the talents, and the servant with the two talents and the one talent invested theirs, but the one with five talents buried it in the ground. I think the reaction from the Master would be the same, except worse, because we have more to be accountable for. Guys, we are the ones with five talents.” ~Rachel
“A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.”
– Charles Spurgeon
It is impossible to simultaneously wallow in self-pity and stand in God’s Truth.
“You are not here on this earth so that Jesus can turn you into a better you. You...”
– Matthew Williams
“The love in your heart is no stronger than your love to the least loveable...”
– Senator Steven Martin
“Never view an individual as a project, but as a person. A fellow human being. No...”
– Frank Viola
You are being brought near to God. Growing in relationship with God isn’t about proximity or closeness. God may feel far away, but in reality, His nearness never changes. Why? Because what Jesus completes is completely done. Don’t give your feelings and emotions more authority than the cross of Jesus Christ.
~Matthew Williams
Progress →
Until I learned to trust,
I never learned to pray.
And I did not learn to fully trust
‘Til sorrow came my way.
Until I felt my weakness,
His strength I never knew,
Nor dreamed till I was stricken
That He could see me through.
Who deepest drinks of sorrow
Drinks deepest too of grace;
He sends the storms so He Himself,
Can be our hiding place.
His heart that seeks our highest good
...
“There is only one way you will ever glorify God with your life. It has...”
– Matthew Williams
“You may not be called to get out of the boat, but you are called to get away...”
– Aaron Watson 