Please pray for this church and the family of slain Pastory Dr. Fred Winters, who was gunned down today in the pulpit
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Sin and Worship
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven." – Mark 2:5
I have to believe that the walking paralytic carried on a robust worship life after Jesus not only healed him physically, but told him that his sins are forgiven. He was given everything he needed for life now and forever.
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37When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, 38and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.
47Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." – Luke7:37-38, 47
47Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." – Luke7:37-38, 47
This woman’s level of worship was incredible; it was emotional, public, and vastly personal, and a phenomenal example of giving as worship. This short recollection gives compelling example that it’s not the relative level of a person’s sinfulness that measures ones desire to worship God, but the level of recognition of ones own sinfulness and the truth of the recognition of sins as utterly repulsive to a Holy God that will launch a believer’s worship. When someone more fully realizes his own sinfulness in God’s sight and learns how totally pure God is; when that someone increasingly refers to himself as the chief of sinners, then that worshiper will more fully appreciate God’s phenomenal sacrificial act of mercy and love for forgiveness, and climb to new levels of intimate worship of the Savior.
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Do you contemplate through prayer and meditation your own sinfulness, and ask God to reveal the ways which you displease Him that may not be evident to you? Do you study God’s true attitude toward sin and His utterly Holy nature in the word? If you do both consistently, you may find yourself worshiping God more fervently.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. – 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (emphasis mine)
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
If Galatians was Published in Christianity Today
The Sacred Sandwich imagines what would happen if Paul’s letter was to be written and published today.
If you don't like, or are offended by satire, don't click here.
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What $1 Trillion Looks Like
Sometimes my kids ask me what I do at work. If I am just not talkative, I say that I make graphs and charts all day.
So I wish I would have thought to make this amazing graphic.
So I wish I would have thought to make this amazing graphic.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Get Ready for Gdrive
Google Drive, or Gdrive as it is better known, has to be the most anticipated Google product so far. When it arrives, Gdrive will likely cause a major paradigm shift in how we use computers and bring Google one step closer to dethroning Windows on your desktop.
The service has the potential to eclipse even Gmail, Google's second best-known product after their google.com search engine. That said, it's no wonder users have been ripe with anticipation for years - yes, that's how long the rumors have persisted. Gdrive is basically online storage where Google servers have enough capacity to hold the entire contents of your hard drive. It will likely also come with enough brains to do cool tricks now with bigger things down the road - like booting your computer from online drive to load the Google operating system.
Read the whole article here.
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The service has the potential to eclipse even Gmail, Google's second best-known product after their google.com search engine. That said, it's no wonder users have been ripe with anticipation for years - yes, that's how long the rumors have persisted. Gdrive is basically online storage where Google servers have enough capacity to hold the entire contents of your hard drive. It will likely also come with enough brains to do cool tricks now with bigger things down the road - like booting your computer from online drive to load the Google operating system.
Read the whole article here.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Free Audio Book
"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald S. Whitley
This is what I am "reading" this month. Put it on your Ipod and be blessed.
ESV Study Bible Online Free for March
The ESV is arguably the most "accurate" translation of the the New Testament. This is a great opportunity for those of you looking for in depth study. Go for it
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Monday, March 2, 2009
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