A friend sent me this video, and I thought I would share it with you guys. It vividly depicts how easily we can be distracted and pulled away from walking with Jesus by the temptations that the world offers. Those choices can build, and before we know it, we can reach a point where we feel we are so far away from Jesus Christ that we are beyond help, that we are beyond redemption, a place where we can see no light or no hope. We can feel totally alone even when we are surrounded by people; no one cares or understands our situation. The reality is, however, that even when we are in that place - even when we have gone as far away or as low as we can go, that Jesus loves us. He loved us enough to come and die for us, so that our sins could be washed away by His blood. And He loves us enough to rescue us out of whatever situation we may have gotten ourselves into if we just turn and run to Him. Jesus is the answer. That voice that tells us that Jesus won't forgive us or love us after the things we have done is the voice of the devil - don't listen to him! Listen to the voice of truth - listen to Jesus; He is beckoning "Come to Me."
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Website Update
I am sure that most of you guys check the church website daily, if not hourly (like you check this blog), for new updates and info; however, if your dog ate your mouse or something and you haven't seen it lately, check out the new and improved church website at http://www.sulphurspringsfwb.com/. It has a new look, new content, new design, etc. See what you think!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Quick Update
Wow, it has been a while since I have published anything - do I remember how?
STS Conference (seems like forever ago now) was fantastic. Our teens did a great job of sharing about the conference at the youth night in February (yeah guys!!). Another experience shared with the church was that of an opening video. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about - each year at the conference they do this countdown video to get everyone's attention before worship starts. This year we had Dr. Funky. Anyway, we did our own creation of funkiness (if that's a word) after we got back - if you missed it, you missed out; don't fret however - we will probably countdown to future youth nights with it! The fun stuff in Gatlinburg is always... well, fun, but the real blessing is seeing how God speaks to individuals through the conference; the other fades, but those messages remain that are written on our hearts.
What else... well, Winter Jam rocked - even in the nosebleed seats - and Ryan John was awesome. Spring has sprung, even though winter is fighting back with a vengeance periodically. Maybe it's just me, but this year really seems to be flying by. Sometimes we get so caught up in all the business of life that we forget to stop and just rejoice in who we are in Christ, to glorify Him for who He is and how He loves and cares for us, to encourage one another or just hang out and have a good time. When we do, our perspective gets skewed toward all of those "really important" little worries and tasks of life that won't mean a hill of beans (for those of you born after 1970 that means it doesn't matter at all - no impact) eternally. We can get so caught up in our "stuff" - school, work, our new car, ball practice - insert whatever you like, that we miss out on the joy He intends for us. I pray that we - you and I, won't lose focus on what truly matters.
STS Conference (seems like forever ago now) was fantastic. Our teens did a great job of sharing about the conference at the youth night in February (yeah guys!!). Another experience shared with the church was that of an opening video. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about - each year at the conference they do this countdown video to get everyone's attention before worship starts. This year we had Dr. Funky. Anyway, we did our own creation of funkiness (if that's a word) after we got back - if you missed it, you missed out; don't fret however - we will probably countdown to future youth nights with it! The fun stuff in Gatlinburg is always... well, fun, but the real blessing is seeing how God speaks to individuals through the conference; the other fades, but those messages remain that are written on our hearts.
What else... well, Winter Jam rocked - even in the nosebleed seats - and Ryan John was awesome. Spring has sprung, even though winter is fighting back with a vengeance periodically. Maybe it's just me, but this year really seems to be flying by. Sometimes we get so caught up in all the business of life that we forget to stop and just rejoice in who we are in Christ, to glorify Him for who He is and how He loves and cares for us, to encourage one another or just hang out and have a good time. When we do, our perspective gets skewed toward all of those "really important" little worries and tasks of life that won't mean a hill of beans (for those of you born after 1970 that means it doesn't matter at all - no impact) eternally. We can get so caught up in our "stuff" - school, work, our new car, ball practice - insert whatever you like, that we miss out on the joy He intends for us. I pray that we - you and I, won't lose focus on what truly matters.
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