Friday, December 24, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Better Together #6
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
For December 19
For December 19
Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent and we are quickly approaching the day we celebrate as Christmas. On Christmas we remember the fact that God sent His Son Jesus to the people He created in order that we might have a way to be re-united with Him.
It wasn’t until the cross that Jesus says, “it is finished” and we see His purpose for coming to earth in the flesh being fulfilled.
We hear Jesus himself express the reason for His coming to earth the night He prayed in the garden for each of us.
In John 17:20-26 we hear Jesus praying this way… 20 “My prayer is not for them (the disciples) alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message (that’s each of us as believers today), 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. 24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. 25 “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26 I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
This Christmas we celebrate the truth that God Himself wanted to have a relationship with us, and we understand today that we can only realize all that God wants us to experience in an earthly sense, while in community together. Jesus prayed that all of us may be one in the same way that Jesus and His Father were always united. Jesus prayed that all of us might be brought to complete unity. The ultimate purpose for His prayer was of course that while in complete unity the world will know that God sent Jesus to redeem and reunite with His children because He loves us.
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Better Together #5
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
December 12
Today we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent and as Christmas morning draws closer and closer, we have all started thinking about the giving of gifts.
Everyone loves getting gifts, but my hope is that we also know the joy of giving gifts to others. At Christmas many of us will have given a gift that required us to spend time considering what was best for the recipient, what would they like, what could they really use, what would show that we really care for them?
In Romans 12 we read a passage about gift giving, but of our act of worship to live for our God, but also of our need to use the gifts God has given us to pass on to others around us.
Romans 12:1-10 says… 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Verse 13 tells us to share with the Lord’s people who are in need and to practice hospitality. . Practice hospitality. Verse 15 says to come along side others both to rejoice and mourn with them. Next (vs. 16 & 18) remind us to live in harmony and in peace with one another.
Throughout this passage we realize that our lives and the gifts God has given us are all in order that we might, in turn, live our lives unto the Lord as our act of worship, and also use our God given gifts to share with others. When someone finds the perfect gift for me I want to use it and share it with others around me. God Himself gave us His one and only Son, more than that His Son gave his life for us, even more we have His Holy Spirit and every good gift in life come from Him. Let’s make sure we leave no gift un-opened, un-used, or unappreciated. As an act of worship to your Lord and Savior, make sure you share your gifts with others this Christmas.
--- Live holy, preach Jesus!
--- Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Better Together #4
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
For December 5
For December 5
Today we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent and recall not just Christ’s coming long ago, but look forward to His coming again. Let’s consider how best to enter worship today as we come before our Lord.
Today’s “Better Together” scripture focus is found in Colossians 2:2-3.
Paul wrote to the region of Colossi where many were being led astray by teaching that said if you only learned the right thing, if you knew the right secrets, if you studied enough, discovered enough, or spiritually tapped into a level of spiritual knowledge, then you could find God, or be like God, or as some believe today even become God for yourself. We know Paul spoke directly to a groups desire to find the secret knowledge of the things of God.
Paul then gives them the so-called “secret” to the knowledge of God. Paul knew that the answer wasn’t found by searching for enough spiritual knowledge to find God, but instead that if they found Jesus Christ, they will have found everything.
Paul writes… Colossians 2:2-3 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
To truly find all God has for us doesn’t require that we take a solitary “monk-like” trek to find a mystical level of spiritual enlightenment. God reminds us today that to know God Himself we must simply be united in love with Christ Himself.
This Christmas let’s not seek to “act” united or do things for Christmas like we think a church should, instead we should individually and corporately stay in tune with Jesus, that alone will draw us close to God.
A.W. Tozer, in his book, The Pursuit of God, tells us how to gain greater unity. He wrote, "Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers [meeting] together, each one looking … to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be, were they to become ‘unity conscious’ and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship."
Colossians 2:2-3 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
With us all simply seeking an encounter with Jesus, we are “Better Together.”
---Live holy, preach Jesus!
Monday, November 29, 2010
7 Witnessing tips - repost from GoForSouls.com
http://www.goforsouls.com/archives/9097 Tips on Becoming a Great Evangelist
Thank you to everyone who emailed in questions. I have a very long list, some are commonly asked questions, others are quite specific. Please feel free to keep emailing your questions in to james@goforsouls.com and I’ll try to answer as many as I can in the coming weeks.Today’s Question: How do I become a great evangelist?
Recognising this is not a complete list, and that some over lap, here are 7 Tips on Becoming a Great Evangelist:
- Make sure you are saved. If you want to be a great evangelist, you must be saved and know you are saved. How can you tell someone how good God is, and how He wants to have a relationship with people unless you know it for yourself? (If you have doubts, or are unsure whether you are saved or not then go to www.get-saved.org)
- Get baptised in the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power to be His witnesses to the world. (Acts 1:8) It doesn’t matter what you want to call it, but a great evangelist will be filled with the Spirit and will live in the Spirit. This is not simply a “I know I’m saved” infilling, rather it is a filling of power and love to live a holy life and to minister supernaturally.
- Pray and read the Bible. The book of Acts clearly shows us that prayer preceded evangelism. We know that extraordinary prayer has marked every revival. Great evangelists pray, they communicate with God, they petition, plead and listen. By reading the Bible we arm ourslef with the sword of the Spirit, the promises of God. The evangelist knows the word well, and knows how to use it!
- Evangelise often. I have found that the more I evangelise the better I become. I begin to sense Gods leading clearer, I feel more comfortable, my faith and expectation increases and I learn what people’s objections and excuses are.
- Listen. Great evangelists listen to God. They sense/hear/know what God is wanting to say. Great evangelists also listen to people. They listen to what they are saying, and what they are not saying. By listening the evangelist can proclaim the grace and truth of the gospel in the most effective and meaningful way.
- Stay Humble. Great evangelists realise that salvation belongs to God. The evangelist is a tool that God can use to lead people to Himself. Therefore, great evangelists are humble.
- Love People. The Great evangelists of the world are those who love people. If you love people you will want them to be saved. If you love people you will do anything to get them saved. If you love people you will pray with boldness and with faith for them. If you love people you will sense the urgency of their need for salvation and will plead with people to be saved. And if you love people you wont give up! (Note: This love comes from the baptism in the Holy Spirit)
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Better Together #3
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
For November 28, 2010
For November 28, 2010
As we enter the holy season of Advent we remember that the word advent means “coming”. During this special time of year we focus on the coming of Christ and ultimately we remember His promise that He is coming again.
The Alaska Division program theme this year is “Better Together” and as we begin to focus on the advent “coming” of Jesus in the flesh as our Savior, we recall the words from Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-5.
Paul writes to the church and tells them, and us, that if we find encouragement from being united with Christ our Savior, and if we are sharing of the Holy Spirit, that the way to bring him joy would be by being like minded with a Christ-like love being one in mind and spirit. Today we remember that this letter was written to the church of Philippi
Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
As we remember the advent of Christ coming to live among us and show us the love of the Father, we know that it is God’s will for us a united church to be like Jesus that the world would see Jesus as the Savior of the world.
To show God’s love to the world we are “better together”.
--- Live holy, preach Jesus!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Your sin will kill you.
This posting is from an email I get from MarkCahill.org. Mark Cahill has great resources and things for download. Enjoy the email!
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Your Sin Will Kill You
He died of cancer.
The entire family died in a car accident.
He couldn’t fight the leukemia any longer.
He was in a fatal hit and run accident.
She died of a heart attack.
Emphysema beat him in the end.
He just stopped breathing.
They were killed by the hurricane.
They were caught in a fire and never got out.
She had an aneurysm.
The virus was just too strong for his immune system.
There are many different ways to describe how an individual died, and I find it fascinating to see how different people or news reports choose to describe it. But it hit me as I was thinking about this one day: No matter how they say it, they are leaving out the real cause of how someone dies.
Romans 6:23 says,
The entire family died in a car accident.
He couldn’t fight the leukemia any longer.
He was in a fatal hit and run accident.
She died of a heart attack.
Emphysema beat him in the end.
He just stopped breathing.
They were killed by the hurricane.
They were caught in a fire and never got out.
She had an aneurysm.
The virus was just too strong for his immune system.
There are many different ways to describe how an individual died, and I find it fascinating to see how different people or news reports choose to describe it. But it hit me as I was thinking about this one day: No matter how they say it, they are leaving out the real cause of how someone dies.
Romans 6:23 says,
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 5:12 states,
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
When someone dies, why don’t we say: “Sin finally got him”? “She was such a sinner, and now it has come home to roost”? And, because we don’t phrase it that way, I think there is a problem.
When someone has cancer, what do they do? They search long and hard to find a cure for that disease. They seek out different doctor’s opinions. I recently read about how some cancer patients were going to Mexico, because there was a special clinic that supposedly had the answer to help them out. Some people have completely changed their diets to organic fruits and vegetables to get rid of their cancer. Others have tried chemotherapy and radiation to get rid of it. Some folks have spent every last nickel to make sure they don’t die from it. Why?
Because they know what the problem is. Once they found out the problem they were facing was cancer, they began seeking the cure for that problem. If you really think about it, we are all like that in some way. When someone finds out they have a problem, they can either give up or start fighting back. It almost seems like it is ingrained in our systems to fight back and want to live.
So what if we instead let people know they were going to die because of their sin. What if we let them know that their sin was so bad that it was going to kill them. No, ifs, ands, or buts about it. What do you think might happen? I firmly believe it would drive some people to find the solution to their problem. Why? Because people want to live. They really, really do.
So if we talked about sin correctly with people, the solution would make so much more sense to them.
1 John 2:2 says,
When someone has cancer, what do they do? They search long and hard to find a cure for that disease. They seek out different doctor’s opinions. I recently read about how some cancer patients were going to Mexico, because there was a special clinic that supposedly had the answer to help them out. Some people have completely changed their diets to organic fruits and vegetables to get rid of their cancer. Others have tried chemotherapy and radiation to get rid of it. Some folks have spent every last nickel to make sure they don’t die from it. Why?
Because they know what the problem is. Once they found out the problem they were facing was cancer, they began seeking the cure for that problem. If you really think about it, we are all like that in some way. When someone finds out they have a problem, they can either give up or start fighting back. It almost seems like it is ingrained in our systems to fight back and want to live.
So what if we instead let people know they were going to die because of their sin. What if we let them know that their sin was so bad that it was going to kill them. No, ifs, ands, or buts about it. What do you think might happen? I firmly believe it would drive some people to find the solution to their problem. Why? Because people want to live. They really, really do.
So if we talked about sin correctly with people, the solution would make so much more sense to them.
1 John 2:2 says,
“And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”
Once people know that Jesus died for their sins and He is the solution to their wrongs against God, I do believe they will want to know more about Him.
1 Corinthians 1:23 states,
1 Corinthians 1:23 states,
“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”
Why preach Christ crucified? Because He is the cure to the sin problem that each of us has.
1 Corinthians 2:2 says,
1 Corinthians 2:2 says,
“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
John 1:29 states,
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
He is the only hope that any of us have. Only Jesus can take away the sins of the world. We need to tell more people what they are really going to die from, and that will lead us to tell more people about what He has done!
I just met two different people at the airport going or coming from a funeral. People forget that at funerals, the person died because of their sins. And many also then forget the next thing: The person is still alive! They are either ‘alive and well’ or ‘alive in hell’. It is that simple.
We must get people ready to meet their Maker. We must challenge people to be ready for Judgment Day. It is not safe to die without Jesus. But oh what an eternity when you are born again!!
I don’t think Paul could have put it any better than in Philippians 1:21 when he said,
I just met two different people at the airport going or coming from a funeral. People forget that at funerals, the person died because of their sins. And many also then forget the next thing: The person is still alive! They are either ‘alive and well’ or ‘alive in hell’. It is that simple.
We must get people ready to meet their Maker. We must challenge people to be ready for Judgment Day. It is not safe to die without Jesus. But oh what an eternity when you are born again!!
I don’t think Paul could have put it any better than in Philippians 1:21 when he said,
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Until the nets are full,
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Better Together #2
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
For November 21, 2010
For November 21, 2010
In Acts 2 we read of the Holy Spirit coming on the disciples as they were gathered together in prayer at Pentecost. Peter addressed the crowd of people gathered from near and far to proclaim the good news of Jesus and His Resurrection from the dead for our salvation. Peter told the crowd to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. We know that about 3,000 were added to their number that day.
After the filling of the Holy Spirit, the preaching of the gospel, and the growing of our Lord’s church, we read this is what the believers did next…
Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
The events prior to the Holy Spirit coming in a new way at Pentecost were that the believers waited together in prayer. The response to the Holy Spirit’s infilling was that those who called on the Name of Jesus met together for study, fellowship, sharing of meals, and the sharing of resources to all in need. God’s Word says they met together in the temple courts and in each other’s homes to praise God. The result of this union of God’s Holy Spirit and a united people seeking to put Him first was the daily growth of the Kingdom of God
Even this week as we make our plans to sit around the table with others from family, to those in our church, to serving those in need, we know it is God’s plan that in union with Him and in unity as a body of believers, we will see His Kingdom grow. Let’s praise and thank the Lord this week together.
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Pastor on trial for witnessing to Muslims (OneNewsNow.com)
This is a repost from OneNewsNow.com
I am posting it unchanged or you can see the link.
Let's not be ashamed to witness about Jesus Christ to all creation.
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Pastor on trial for witnessing to Muslims (OneNewsNow.com)
A pastor in Wichita, Kansas, heads to court today to defend himself against charges involving his efforts to witness for Christ outside a mosque.
Pastor Mark Holick says the incident in late August occurred as members of the Islamic Society of Wichita were marking the holy month of Ramadan. Police were called when Islamists witnessed Holick and 13 others handing out packets that included the Gospel of John, the Book of Romans in English and Arabic, and a DVD with testimonies of former Muslims who have converted to Christianity.
Holick claims he was basically ignored by the arresting officer. "I asked him, 'What am I being charged with?' -- and he wouldn't answer me," the pastor tells OneNewsNow. "And I asked him a second time and I asked him a third time...and neither time would he even respond to me."
The Kansas pastor, who was ultimately charged with loitering and failure to disburse, is no stranger to controversy. In 2009 he won a $10,000 judgment after the City of Wichita admitted it had violated his civil rights when he was arrested for witnessing on a public city sidewalk during a homosexual event at a nearby park.
"It's really good for Christians to see what has really happened to our court system," he shares, "because if you haven't gone through it before, you really have no idea what it has become. But I think it's going to be good at trial, regardless of the verdict."
Holick, pastor at Spirit One Christian Center, will defend himself today before the Sedgwick County Municipal Court.
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
I am posting it unchanged or you can see the link.
Let's not be ashamed to witness about Jesus Christ to all creation.
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Pastor on trial for witnessing to Muslims (OneNewsNow.com)
A pastor in Wichita, Kansas, heads to court today to defend himself against charges involving his efforts to witness for Christ outside a mosque.
Pastor Mark Holick says the incident in late August occurred as members of the Islamic Society of Wichita were marking the holy month of Ramadan. Police were called when Islamists witnessed Holick and 13 others handing out packets that included the Gospel of John, the Book of Romans in English and Arabic, and a DVD with testimonies of former Muslims who have converted to Christianity.
Holick claims he was basically ignored by the arresting officer. "I asked him, 'What am I being charged with?' -- and he wouldn't answer me," the pastor tells OneNewsNow. "And I asked him a second time and I asked him a third time...and neither time would he even respond to me."
The Kansas pastor, who was ultimately charged with loitering and failure to disburse, is no stranger to controversy. In 2009 he won a $10,000 judgment after the City of Wichita admitted it had violated his civil rights when he was arrested for witnessing on a public city sidewalk during a homosexual event at a nearby park.
"It's really good for Christians to see what has really happened to our court system," he shares, "because if you haven't gone through it before, you really have no idea what it has become. But I think it's going to be good at trial, regardless of the verdict."
Holick, pastor at Spirit One Christian Center, will defend himself today before the Sedgwick County Municipal Court.
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Witnessing to Mike
I have hoped that this blog would be a good way for me to both encourage others about their being bold and verbal in their sharing of the gospel, but also that it would be a way for me to journal my own witnessing to others.
I thought I'd share this as a possible conversation starter. On an airplane this past Tuesday I sat next to a man named Mike, we spoke about where we were going to and coming from. When I mentioned I was going to Anchorage he said he had been to Anchorage for a "convention". I asked what group the convention was with and he responded that it was with the Jehovah's Witness and then moved to another topic.
After a few minutes of small talk I used this as my conversation starter. I asked, "Mike, I've never really personally known a Jehovah's Witness, would you mind if I asked about your beliefs and how you believe one comes to salvation?" (of course I've had them at my door before, but I've never known one on a more personal level)
Needless to say we had a very intelligent conversation and we took turns asking each other, what do you believe about he person of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and even the end times. Mike was the most well spoken JW I've ever spoken with (perhaps because he was a little older than many I've spoken with or because it wasn't done at my doorstep). Although we certainly disagreed an major points of our doctrines, at least he heard me declare the Truth about Jesus and the means to salvation.
Only God knows the seeds that were planted and I know that God is pleased that I cared enough to open my mouth to start a conversation with someone about their salvation.
If you read this, please just pray for "Mike" and others who are sincere in their faith, but are believing a lie.
The last blog I posted was about "apologetics" (make sure to see it below), if nothing else I was glad I was able to have an intelligent conversation, but as always I was left knowing that I always need to be learning, reading the Word, and in touch with God's Holy Spirit so that when a deeper conversation arises I am not ashamed and correctly handle the Word of Truth.
Be bold enough to start a conversation with a stranger this week.
I'd love to hear some of your stories of witnessing experiences or how you get the conversations started. Please leave a comment - I post them right after I preview them first.
Life holy, preach Jesus!
I thought I'd share this as a possible conversation starter. On an airplane this past Tuesday I sat next to a man named Mike, we spoke about where we were going to and coming from. When I mentioned I was going to Anchorage he said he had been to Anchorage for a "convention". I asked what group the convention was with and he responded that it was with the Jehovah's Witness and then moved to another topic.
After a few minutes of small talk I used this as my conversation starter. I asked, "Mike, I've never really personally known a Jehovah's Witness, would you mind if I asked about your beliefs and how you believe one comes to salvation?" (of course I've had them at my door before, but I've never known one on a more personal level)
Needless to say we had a very intelligent conversation and we took turns asking each other, what do you believe about he person of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and even the end times. Mike was the most well spoken JW I've ever spoken with (perhaps because he was a little older than many I've spoken with or because it wasn't done at my doorstep). Although we certainly disagreed an major points of our doctrines, at least he heard me declare the Truth about Jesus and the means to salvation.
Only God knows the seeds that were planted and I know that God is pleased that I cared enough to open my mouth to start a conversation with someone about their salvation.
If you read this, please just pray for "Mike" and others who are sincere in their faith, but are believing a lie.
The last blog I posted was about "apologetics" (make sure to see it below), if nothing else I was glad I was able to have an intelligent conversation, but as always I was left knowing that I always need to be learning, reading the Word, and in touch with God's Holy Spirit so that when a deeper conversation arises I am not ashamed and correctly handle the Word of Truth.
Be bold enough to start a conversation with a stranger this week.
I'd love to hear some of your stories of witnessing experiences or how you get the conversations started. Please leave a comment - I post them right after I preview them first.
Life holy, preach Jesus!
Go Deeper
A special thanks to Rob Reardon for posting this on his facebook. A humorous reminder that we all ought to be able to speak intelligently about the deeper things of our faith.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Better Together #1
Our Alaska Division theme for this program year is "Better Together" focussing on unity, supporting one another, and operating the body of the church God desires. Here are some devotional thoughts for your own consideration or use as a call to worship in your Corps this Holy season. Just my thoughts from my scripture meditation. Please use, change, alter as you see fit and meditate on the Word today.
For November 14, 2010
Slowly read and consider the 34th Psalm. After reading through Psalm 34 read verses 1-3 again.
Psalm 34:1-3 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
This psalm was written as David had been fleeing for his life in the desert. At one point with seemingly nowhere else to turn he went to Gath (the hometown of Goliath who he had once killed). Once recognized, David was brought before the king and, in fear, David’s plan (God inspired, or completely self-conceived we do not know) was to fake insanity with drool dripping down his beard. The kings reply was to send him away.
Sometime after David writes a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to His Lord. In this Psalm David lists statements of the blessings available to the people of God and pours forth the truths about the nature of his Deliverer.
As we consider our theme of being “Better Together”, look at David’s psalm one more time. David begins with a personal declaration that “I will extol the Lord at all times and his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord”. He then goes beyond his need to declare God’s praise to the people, but then invites the people to join with him in exalting God’s Name together.
John Wesley wrote the words to our songbook song # 64 where he expressed this wish, “Oh for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name.
John Wesley, King David, and we as a body together today can all agree that although it is right for us to each individually glorify the Lord, our God deserves more than we could ever give alone.
As we approach this time of Thanksgiving, let’s make sure to take time to glorify His Name personally and privately, but let’s also make sure to join with others for corporate worship and praise, and then as the psalm of David states, let’s invite others to do the same that we might worship Him “better together.”
Psalm 34:1-3 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
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For November 14, 2010
Slowly read and consider the 34th Psalm. After reading through Psalm 34 read verses 1-3 again.
Psalm 34:1-3 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
This psalm was written as David had been fleeing for his life in the desert. At one point with seemingly nowhere else to turn he went to Gath (the hometown of Goliath who he had once killed). Once recognized, David was brought before the king and, in fear, David’s plan (God inspired, or completely self-conceived we do not know) was to fake insanity with drool dripping down his beard. The kings reply was to send him away.
Sometime after David writes a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to His Lord. In this Psalm David lists statements of the blessings available to the people of God and pours forth the truths about the nature of his Deliverer.
As we consider our theme of being “Better Together”, look at David’s psalm one more time. David begins with a personal declaration that “I will extol the Lord at all times and his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord”. He then goes beyond his need to declare God’s praise to the people, but then invites the people to join with him in exalting God’s Name together.
John Wesley wrote the words to our songbook song # 64 where he expressed this wish, “Oh for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name.
John Wesley, King David, and we as a body together today can all agree that although it is right for us to each individually glorify the Lord, our God deserves more than we could ever give alone.
As we approach this time of Thanksgiving, let’s make sure to take time to glorify His Name personally and privately, but let’s also make sure to join with others for corporate worship and praise, and then as the psalm of David states, let’s invite others to do the same that we might worship Him “better together.”
Psalm 34:1-3 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
For all my fellow comrads involved in youth ministry
I just thought this was too cool. Why not show a young person the love of Jesus today!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Sharing Christ on airplanes - by Larry Moyer
Just reposting this article from Evangelism.net - http://www.evangelism.net/
Hopefully I will post one of my ariplane witnessing events in the next day or two?
Enjoy, be challenged, and love someone enough to share the gospel with them today!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
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What I’ve learned from Sharing Christ on Airplanes
Posted By Larry Moyer On November 1, 2010 @ 6:00 am 
[1]Airplanes are great opportunities to witness. I’m convinced though that one reason they are good opportunities is people tend to have a fear of flying and they know if something goes wrong they’re not in control. The nervousness they have, many times, opens them up to spiritual things.
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[1]Airplanes are great opportunities to witness. I’m convinced though that one reason they are good opportunities is people tend to have a fear of flying and they know if something goes wrong they’re not in control. The nervousness they have, many times, opens them up to spiritual things.
There are times I’ve stepped on over eighty different planes in the course of a year. I’ve learned several things in the past 37 years by experience that may help.
First, as with any opportunity you have, pray that God will open the door to people to whom He’d like you to speak. Two, assume that if the person is open to you as an individual, there’s an open door for the Gospel. I take a step at a time and go as far as I can. I start by talking about family, job, background, and then somehow turn the subject to spiritual things such as religion, church, etc. I then attempt to get to my question – “Has anyone ever taken the Bible and shown you how you can know for sure you’re going to heaven”? Three, if they’re not open to talking I assume that’s simply not an open door at the moment, and apparently God wants to use someone else to talk to them.
However, there are times, particularly on long flights (which are better opportunities than short flights), when they aren’t open one moment, they are open an hour later. One person, for example, made it obvious he wanted to sleep and not talk. Towards the end of the flight though, he woke up and said, “Please don’t think I didn’t want to talk. I was at my buddy’s wedding and we were up all night the night before he married, and I’m wiped out”. We then had a great discussion and one that allowed me to present the Gospel and even give a tract to him.
Interesting enough, I’ve found some of my best opportunities is when they’re in the window seat, I’m in the aisle seat, and there’s an empty seat between us. That way I think they feel they can talk without being overheard and some would rather discuss spiritual things in that kind of privacy.
Finally, don’t forget that as with any situation you have to pray for boldness. You want to be certain that if you don’t speak to them about spiritual things it’s because they just were not open, not because you were afraid to.
As encouragement, one of my most priceless conversations was when I had a chance to lead a contractor to Christ and two weeks later received a note from his girlfriend. She expressed her gratitude and how much they were looking forward to a God-centered marriage. God does great things everywhere, even at 30,000 feet above sea level.
First, as with any opportunity you have, pray that God will open the door to people to whom He’d like you to speak. Two, assume that if the person is open to you as an individual, there’s an open door for the Gospel. I take a step at a time and go as far as I can. I start by talking about family, job, background, and then somehow turn the subject to spiritual things such as religion, church, etc. I then attempt to get to my question – “Has anyone ever taken the Bible and shown you how you can know for sure you’re going to heaven”? Three, if they’re not open to talking I assume that’s simply not an open door at the moment, and apparently God wants to use someone else to talk to them.
However, there are times, particularly on long flights (which are better opportunities than short flights), when they aren’t open one moment, they are open an hour later. One person, for example, made it obvious he wanted to sleep and not talk. Towards the end of the flight though, he woke up and said, “Please don’t think I didn’t want to talk. I was at my buddy’s wedding and we were up all night the night before he married, and I’m wiped out”. We then had a great discussion and one that allowed me to present the Gospel and even give a tract to him.
Interesting enough, I’ve found some of my best opportunities is when they’re in the window seat, I’m in the aisle seat, and there’s an empty seat between us. That way I think they feel they can talk without being overheard and some would rather discuss spiritual things in that kind of privacy.
Finally, don’t forget that as with any situation you have to pray for boldness. You want to be certain that if you don’t speak to them about spiritual things it’s because they just were not open, not because you were afraid to.
As encouragement, one of my most priceless conversations was when I had a chance to lead a contractor to Christ and two weeks later received a note from his girlfriend. She expressed her gratitude and how much they were looking forward to a God-centered marriage. God does great things everywhere, even at 30,000 feet above sea level.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Reposting - "Rebranding the Great Commission"
Interesting article - check it out at this link, or read it all below...
http://www.churchleaders.com/youth/youth-leaders-blogs/137068-rebranding_the_great_commission.html
"Rebranding the Great Commission"
"It’s time to rebrand the Great Commission for a postmodern generation," says Greg Stier.
Did you know that the term “the Great Commission” is never found in the Bible? It was a moniker developed by missionaries in the late 18th Century. I’m sure it sounded very hip then but, heck, so did the King James Version.
Thou knowest tis true.
The missionaries who coined the term “the Great Commission” developed it to infuse interest in it in the hearts of their audiences. They wanted to use a term that would attract people to join Jesus in the greatest mission of all time to tell the greatest story ever told. They hoped that this term would recruit more givers and goers when it came to missions work, especially when it came to young people. They succeeded. The term was used to recruit thousands upon thousands into foreign missions.
The problem with TGC term is that, whenever we use it, teens scratch their heads in confusion, youth leaders’ eyes glaze over, and pastors robotically nod their heads in agreement (because they know they are supposed to). The term has lost its panache with today’s culture.
A new generation lies waiting to be challenged to accomplish the ultimate mission, and we are using an ad campaign from a few centuries ago to motivate them. Imagine if companies were still using the same commercials from twenty years ago to get people to buy their products. (”Yes, we know tricks are for kids…let it go! We like your cereal, but we hate your commercials!”) We’d call these companies crazy and then watch them go bankrupt.
So why are we using an ad campaign for Christ’s last and lasting mandate developed by Europeans from the late 1700’s who wouldn’t know an iPhone from Ichabod to motivate people to go and make disciples? Don’t get me wrong, commission cereal is still delicious, but we need a new and improved commercial.
Silly rabbit!
It’s time to rebrand the Great Commission for a postmodern generation. I propose we call it THE Cause. Why? Because people are into causes today, especially young people (if you don’t believe me, you need to sign up for Facebook…after your first hundred or so cause invitations, you’ll change your mind). And the ultimate cause is the timeless command of Jesus in Matthew 28:19 to “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Here Jesus is calling his young followers to invade and persuade, to make disciples who make disciples until every nation has heard the good news.
This is THE Cause of causes. While there are some good causes out there that we can be involved with, some goofy causes that we should avoid, there is one cause that we must all embrace. It is THE Cause that Jesus left us with before He ascended into heaven. We are to spend the majority of our time, talent, and treasure making disciples who make disciples.
So let’s harness the cause-centric mindset of the next generation to accomplish THE Cause. By the way, our vision for THE Cause at Dare 2 Share is to mobilize teenagers on every one of the 67,342 high school and middle schools in America who will relationally and relentlessly make disciples who make disciples.
Forty days after Jesus rose from the dead, he told his disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Immediately after he reminded them of THE Cause they were supposed to be doing, “he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” (Acts 1:9)
Jesus reminded them of what they were called to do and then floated away. I love what happened next, “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.’” (Acts 1:10-11)
So why are you sitting here reading this blog (and why am I sitting here writing it, for that matter?) Let’s get on it. Let’s accomplish THE Cause before Jesus comes back! But before I go, I have to ask you one more question…
WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR THE CAUSE?
Thou knowest tis true.
The missionaries who coined the term “the Great Commission” developed it to infuse interest in it in the hearts of their audiences. They wanted to use a term that would attract people to join Jesus in the greatest mission of all time to tell the greatest story ever told. They hoped that this term would recruit more givers and goers when it came to missions work, especially when it came to young people. They succeeded. The term was used to recruit thousands upon thousands into foreign missions.
The problem with TGC term is that, whenever we use it, teens scratch their heads in confusion, youth leaders’ eyes glaze over, and pastors robotically nod their heads in agreement (because they know they are supposed to). The term has lost its panache with today’s culture.
A new generation lies waiting to be challenged to accomplish the ultimate mission, and we are using an ad campaign from a few centuries ago to motivate them. Imagine if companies were still using the same commercials from twenty years ago to get people to buy their products. (”Yes, we know tricks are for kids…let it go! We like your cereal, but we hate your commercials!”) We’d call these companies crazy and then watch them go bankrupt.
So why are we using an ad campaign for Christ’s last and lasting mandate developed by Europeans from the late 1700’s who wouldn’t know an iPhone from Ichabod to motivate people to go and make disciples? Don’t get me wrong, commission cereal is still delicious, but we need a new and improved commercial.
Silly rabbit!
It’s time to rebrand the Great Commission for a postmodern generation. I propose we call it THE Cause. Why? Because people are into causes today, especially young people (if you don’t believe me, you need to sign up for Facebook…after your first hundred or so cause invitations, you’ll change your mind). And the ultimate cause is the timeless command of Jesus in Matthew 28:19 to “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Here Jesus is calling his young followers to invade and persuade, to make disciples who make disciples until every nation has heard the good news.
This is THE Cause of causes. While there are some good causes out there that we can be involved with, some goofy causes that we should avoid, there is one cause that we must all embrace. It is THE Cause that Jesus left us with before He ascended into heaven. We are to spend the majority of our time, talent, and treasure making disciples who make disciples.
So let’s harness the cause-centric mindset of the next generation to accomplish THE Cause. By the way, our vision for THE Cause at Dare 2 Share is to mobilize teenagers on every one of the 67,342 high school and middle schools in America who will relationally and relentlessly make disciples who make disciples.
Forty days after Jesus rose from the dead, he told his disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Immediately after he reminded them of THE Cause they were supposed to be doing, “he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” (Acts 1:9)
Jesus reminded them of what they were called to do and then floated away. I love what happened next, “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.’” (Acts 1:10-11)
So why are you sitting here reading this blog (and why am I sitting here writing it, for that matter?) Let’s get on it. Let’s accomplish THE Cause before Jesus comes back! But before I go, I have to ask you one more question…
WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR THE CAUSE?
Monday, October 25, 2010
A link & a tip for using prayer to share your verbal witness.
First just a forward from "OneNewsNow" link click here The team that prays together... (OneNewsNow.com)
Now a thought on praying your witness... Use Jesus' Name in your prayers and pray often. I had someone just a few months ago mention that they heard me pray "the way of salvation" in front of others at a community event and he said it was a great way to take advantage of public prayer. Basically as we started the event I prayed something like, "Jesus I thank you for your gift of salvation offered freely by your life, death, and resurrection, so that sinners like me can accept you by faith, repent of our sins, and choose to live our lives for you. I thank you that living according to Your Word promises that it will bring You glory and that it's for our own good right now today"... then I went on to thank God for some of our blessings, and asked His blessings on that days events.
It's not that hard to mention God's plan of salvation in your prayers. In fact it would be a pretty weird thing for someone to interrupt your prayer time (although you might hear about it later), but at least you got it out there where people could hear it. What's the worst thing that could happen - there might be some public conversation about using Jesus Name at an event? Again that's just more opportunity for you to share what you believe and why.
Just a few weeks ago I had a meal with someone from my wife's family who is an un-believer. The setting wasn't right for a direct approach or I didn't feel the Holy Spirit's leading (or perhaps I just wasn't bold enough) to talk about their faith. As we sat down for a meal at the restaurant together I simply said, "How about we pray for our meal, let's pray quick," then I started right in. Again I quickly a thanks to God for all His blessings, the blessings of getting together with family, and the blessing of a meal, and then I quickly thanked Him for His offering us eternal salvation through the gift of His Son Jesus Christ and said Amen." We then started right back into our conversation and enjoying the meal.
To share the conclusion of the meal... After the meal I got the bill and after getting my receipt back I placed a silver coin track for a tip (which I do virtually everywhere we eat.) Our guest just happen to notice (I hadn't even meant for them to see) and they said, "what's that a medallion"? I said it was a gospel tract and handed them one for themselves (I always keep several in my wallet). They said it was interesting so I followed up with, "I keep the big money here", and showed them a million dollar bill tract I always have on me too. They said it was cool so I told them to keep it, and they didn't refuse.
This person heard the gospel in a nutshell over prayer and they were left with a couple reminders that they can hold on to and see again later. Hopefully there is an open door for us to share later. At least the seed was planted. I'm sure God will bring another person to follow up.
Not ready for an open air sermon on the street corner, try praying the gospel in front of a friend this week.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
For the The world will be getting more and more upset (persecution) as we stand up for our Savior Jesus Christ.
Now a thought on praying your witness... Use Jesus' Name in your prayers and pray often. I had someone just a few months ago mention that they heard me pray "the way of salvation" in front of others at a community event and he said it was a great way to take advantage of public prayer. Basically as we started the event I prayed something like, "Jesus I thank you for your gift of salvation offered freely by your life, death, and resurrection, so that sinners like me can accept you by faith, repent of our sins, and choose to live our lives for you. I thank you that living according to Your Word promises that it will bring You glory and that it's for our own good right now today"... then I went on to thank God for some of our blessings, and asked His blessings on that days events.
It's not that hard to mention God's plan of salvation in your prayers. In fact it would be a pretty weird thing for someone to interrupt your prayer time (although you might hear about it later), but at least you got it out there where people could hear it. What's the worst thing that could happen - there might be some public conversation about using Jesus Name at an event? Again that's just more opportunity for you to share what you believe and why.
Just a few weeks ago I had a meal with someone from my wife's family who is an un-believer. The setting wasn't right for a direct approach or I didn't feel the Holy Spirit's leading (or perhaps I just wasn't bold enough) to talk about their faith. As we sat down for a meal at the restaurant together I simply said, "How about we pray for our meal, let's pray quick," then I started right in. Again I quickly a thanks to God for all His blessings, the blessings of getting together with family, and the blessing of a meal, and then I quickly thanked Him for His offering us eternal salvation through the gift of His Son Jesus Christ and said Amen." We then started right back into our conversation and enjoying the meal.
To share the conclusion of the meal... After the meal I got the bill and after getting my receipt back I placed a silver coin track for a tip (which I do virtually everywhere we eat.) Our guest just happen to notice (I hadn't even meant for them to see) and they said, "what's that a medallion"? I said it was a gospel tract and handed them one for themselves (I always keep several in my wallet). They said it was interesting so I followed up with, "I keep the big money here", and showed them a million dollar bill tract I always have on me too. They said it was cool so I told them to keep it, and they didn't refuse.
This person heard the gospel in a nutshell over prayer and they were left with a couple reminders that they can hold on to and see again later. Hopefully there is an open door for us to share later. At least the seed was planted. I'm sure God will bring another person to follow up.
Not ready for an open air sermon on the street corner, try praying the gospel in front of a friend this week.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wanna Witness? Wear your uniform!
As I tell people all the time, the uniform is a great tool for witnessing. Not only does the uniform allow us access to almost anywhere at anytime, it will always help start a conversation. Another example again today was just stopping at the grocery store on the way home. I was asked, "what are the symbols on the uniform about?" With just a couple moments from the check out to the car I was able to explain I was with the Salvation Army. When the "bagger" mentioned he thought we were just a thrift store I was able to explain we are called "The Salvation Army" and the "Salvation" was specifically because our goal is to let everyone know that only through a relationship with Jesus can one find Salvation from hell to heaven. I shared that all our services were a way to show God's love in a practical way and then explain to them the His ultimate gift of love to save them through Jesus Christ.
Not bold enough to approach a stranger, just wear your uniform, be prayed up, and be ready to share when they come to you.
The uniform is an amazing tool to help you with your verbal witness. Soldier up - dress for battle spiritually and physically, and share the gospel with someone this week!
Live holy, preach Jesus.
Not bold enough to approach a stranger, just wear your uniform, be prayed up, and be ready to share when they come to you.
The uniform is an amazing tool to help you with your verbal witness. Soldier up - dress for battle spiritually and physically, and share the gospel with someone this week!
Live holy, preach Jesus.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Only so many in the boat
Hello soldiers and fellow followers of Jesus,
This is just a quick brag on my daughter Emily. Last night around the dinner table something from school prompted the old reminder of the exercise that went, "you are in a boat at sea and there are more people than fit in the boat, you have to decide who to toss overboard, who do you pick", I went on to tell her that in the exercise there was usually a "cool" person, a "jock", a "rich" person, a "special needs" person, a "famous" person, and a "dork" of some kind. So I asked Emily, "If your teacher asked you who would you through out, what would you say?" Her response was, "I'd jump overboard to save a seat for someone else since I know I'm going to heaven.
If only we would all be at the point where we were each willing to die to proclaim the message that Jesus saves for eternity, this lifeboat we are in now won't stay afloat forever, make sure you tell someone how to be right with God through a relationship with Jesus today.
Repent and be born again today - unlimited seats available in heaven!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
This is just a quick brag on my daughter Emily. Last night around the dinner table something from school prompted the old reminder of the exercise that went, "you are in a boat at sea and there are more people than fit in the boat, you have to decide who to toss overboard, who do you pick", I went on to tell her that in the exercise there was usually a "cool" person, a "jock", a "rich" person, a "special needs" person, a "famous" person, and a "dork" of some kind. So I asked Emily, "If your teacher asked you who would you through out, what would you say?" Her response was, "I'd jump overboard to save a seat for someone else since I know I'm going to heaven.
If only we would all be at the point where we were each willing to die to proclaim the message that Jesus saves for eternity, this lifeboat we are in now won't stay afloat forever, make sure you tell someone how to be right with God through a relationship with Jesus today.
Repent and be born again today - unlimited seats available in heaven!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Bakery displays morals, now faces eviction (OneNewsNow.com)
Praise God there are still people who stand up for their beliefs.
Bakery displays morals, now faces eviction (OneNewsNow.com)
Now let's make sure we don't just tell the world what we have taken a stand against, let's tell the world what and who we stand for. All sin is against the Lord, and my lying or lustful thought life, or anger issues are just as vile to a holy God. Let's tell the world that no matter what your sin is, that we serve a God who sent his one and only perfect Son to die on a cross and who rose again that if we accept Him by faith, we can be forgiven, empowered to live a holy and pleasing life for Him, and eternally saved from hell for heaven.
Take a stand not just against what is sin, but tell the world there is One who died to save sinners like me.
Life holy, preach Jesus!
Bakery displays morals, now faces eviction (OneNewsNow.com)
Now let's make sure we don't just tell the world what we have taken a stand against, let's tell the world what and who we stand for. All sin is against the Lord, and my lying or lustful thought life, or anger issues are just as vile to a holy God. Let's tell the world that no matter what your sin is, that we serve a God who sent his one and only perfect Son to die on a cross and who rose again that if we accept Him by faith, we can be forgiven, empowered to live a holy and pleasing life for Him, and eternally saved from hell for heaven.
Take a stand not just against what is sin, but tell the world there is One who died to save sinners like me.
Life holy, preach Jesus!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Coach not concerned with ACLU (OneNewsNow.com)
Coach not concerned with ACLU (OneNewsNow.com)
Don't be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind and self-discipline!
Life holy, preach Jesus!
Don't be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind and self-discipline!
Life holy, preach Jesus!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Witnessing results in library ban (OneNewsNow.com)
Witnessing results in library ban (OneNewsNow.com)
Praise God for young people who aren't ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Now let's go share our faith out loud and unashamed!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Praise God for young people who aren't ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Now let's go share our faith out loud and unashamed!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Homer news article - see link below...
Salvation Army in Homer sees change in leadership this week
By McKibben Jackinsky - Staff writer - Homer News
http://homernews.com/stories/063010/news_sah.shtml
After eight years in Homer, Capts. Mark and Michelle Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army are headed to other pastures. They left Monday for a new assignment as divisional youth secretaries, with duties to include running camps in Wasilla and other youth work throughout the state.
"It should be a challenge and an adventure. A lot like Homer," a laughing Capt. Mark Thielenhaus told the Homer News.
As they head north to their new assignment, Lts. Jeff and Michelle Josephson and their two teenage sons head to Homer. Recent graduates of the Salvation Army Training College in Rancho Palo Verde, Calif., the Josephsons will pick up where the Thielenhauses leave off. Their schedule had them arriving in Anchorage Tuesday, checked in by the Salvation Army divisional commander Wednesday and released to come to Homer to arrive by Sunday.
"During their two years (at the college), they had a lot of business and Bible (study) and they also have a lot of practical experience doing things you would do at a Salvation Army appointment," Thielenhaus said of the Josephsons, who are officially ordained pastors.
The community will have an opportunity to meet the couple and their sons at the Salvation Army's 11 a.m. service on Sunday.
"One of our divisional commanders, Major Sheryl Tollerud, will officially put the Army stamp of approval that they are the ones here to lead for the town of Homer," said Thielenhaus.
Looking back over his and his wife's years of service in Homer, Thielenhaus summed up what they experienced. When they first arrived, the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Pioneer Avenue was still new. Eight years later, the "store is doing fantastic. It is really what empowers us to stay in this community and serve people, thanks to folks in Homer and their giving," Thielenhaus said.
A 6,370 square foot building also was constructed on the Sterling Highway by North Star Construction during the couple's tenure. The building provides a kitchen, dining area, offices, classrooms, a chapel capable of seating 100 and storage area for stocking food the Salvation Army distributes to those in need.
Thielenhaus praised the volunteers that have supported the Salvation Army's social service program, "and then, of course, all the fantastic relationships with different service groups in town. There are just a lot of fantastic volunteers that give of their time, everything from standing kettles to giving items of food and clothes and all those things. This has just been a fantastic place to live," Thielenhaus said.
One other change in the family's life while living in Homer was the birth of their daughter Crystal, now 7. Their other daughter, Emily, is 11.
"They are excited to be able to live in camp for the summer," Thielenhaus said. "If you must leave the paradise of Homer, I guess we'll settle for a lake in Wasilla."
There is the possibility the couple's new duties will bring them back to Homer on occasion. That's a good thing, but not the most important thing, in Thielenhaus' view.
"We have so many people we consider family at this church and in this town. ... Homer is not too far away for a good visit," he said. "Ultimately, the most important thing of our entire time here is to share the love of Jesus and the message of salvation. That's why we do what we do. ... It's still the same mission of the Army, just a different role for us."
McKibben Jackinsky can be reached at mckibben.jackinsky.@homernews.com.
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By McKibben Jackinsky - Staff writer - Homer News
http://homernews.com/stories/063010/news_sah.shtml
After eight years in Homer, Capts. Mark and Michelle Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army are headed to other pastures. They left Monday for a new assignment as divisional youth secretaries, with duties to include running camps in Wasilla and other youth work throughout the state.
"It should be a challenge and an adventure. A lot like Homer," a laughing Capt. Mark Thielenhaus told the Homer News.
As they head north to their new assignment, Lts. Jeff and Michelle Josephson and their two teenage sons head to Homer. Recent graduates of the Salvation Army Training College in Rancho Palo Verde, Calif., the Josephsons will pick up where the Thielenhauses leave off. Their schedule had them arriving in Anchorage Tuesday, checked in by the Salvation Army divisional commander Wednesday and released to come to Homer to arrive by Sunday.
"During their two years (at the college), they had a lot of business and Bible (study) and they also have a lot of practical experience doing things you would do at a Salvation Army appointment," Thielenhaus said of the Josephsons, who are officially ordained pastors.
The community will have an opportunity to meet the couple and their sons at the Salvation Army's 11 a.m. service on Sunday.
"One of our divisional commanders, Major Sheryl Tollerud, will officially put the Army stamp of approval that they are the ones here to lead for the town of Homer," said Thielenhaus.
Looking back over his and his wife's years of service in Homer, Thielenhaus summed up what they experienced. When they first arrived, the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Pioneer Avenue was still new. Eight years later, the "store is doing fantastic. It is really what empowers us to stay in this community and serve people, thanks to folks in Homer and their giving," Thielenhaus said.
A 6,370 square foot building also was constructed on the Sterling Highway by North Star Construction during the couple's tenure. The building provides a kitchen, dining area, offices, classrooms, a chapel capable of seating 100 and storage area for stocking food the Salvation Army distributes to those in need.
Thielenhaus praised the volunteers that have supported the Salvation Army's social service program, "and then, of course, all the fantastic relationships with different service groups in town. There are just a lot of fantastic volunteers that give of their time, everything from standing kettles to giving items of food and clothes and all those things. This has just been a fantastic place to live," Thielenhaus said.
One other change in the family's life while living in Homer was the birth of their daughter Crystal, now 7. Their other daughter, Emily, is 11.
"They are excited to be able to live in camp for the summer," Thielenhaus said. "If you must leave the paradise of Homer, I guess we'll settle for a lake in Wasilla."
There is the possibility the couple's new duties will bring them back to Homer on occasion. That's a good thing, but not the most important thing, in Thielenhaus' view.
"We have so many people we consider family at this church and in this town. ... Homer is not too far away for a good visit," he said. "Ultimately, the most important thing of our entire time here is to share the love of Jesus and the message of salvation. That's why we do what we do. ... It's still the same mission of the Army, just a different role for us."
McKibben Jackinsky can be reached at mckibben.jackinsky.@homernews.com.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday's sermon - Our farewell message to the Homer Corps "Be Careful"
This was a very emotional day as Captain Michelle, Emily, Crystal, and I say farewell as the Corps Officers (pastors) after 8 amazing years here in Homer. May God bless what He has next for Homer, Lt.'s Josephson continuing the work here, and next things for our family in Anchorage.
May God be glorfied.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Get your hands up! Exodus 17
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Holy Spirit at the Homer Corps today.
Just a quick praise (the sermon will be posted soon)... today duirng a time of singing before the message, the Holy Spirit moved and we had a time of unprompted singing, praying, praising, lifting up voices, crying, and sensing his presence. Several minutes of the pure presence of God encountering his people in pure worship. We know and accpet by faith that God is always there among us and I am not an "emotional" person by nature, so when these special times of the Holy Spirit falling comes, they are precious to me. Thank you God for fallling afresh again, it reminds me that You are the same God who met us here upon our assignment to Homer, and You are not done advancing Your Kingdom. May You continue to move and empower and instruct. May your annointing always be here. May we always be faithful to praise and preach the Name of Jesus and encounter Your Holy Spirit. We serve a Risen Savior! Continue to bless Your Salvation Army for Your Glory!!!
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New Corps Officers appointed to Homer - Welcome Lt. Jeff & Lt. Michelle Josephson
Hello soldiers, saints, and friends of The Salvation Army - Homer Corps,
For all who haven't heard yet, Michelle and I are being transferred to Anchorage Alaska to oversee youth work for the state. The good news is that God in His providential care has hand chosen the next officers to lead the work in Homer Alaska.
Lieutenants Jeff and Michelle Josephson were appointed this past Sunday to be the corps officers of our corps. We watched them and their boys, Miah & Ryan, (via streaming video) be given the appointment.
We still have little information about them at this time besides what has been noted in the New Frontier magazine in the "meet the cadets" section.
We will pass on more information about them as soon as possible. Until you know more, pray that they will have a smooth transition from the Training College to their new home in Alaska. Pray that they be shielded from any attack that would cause them doubt, fear, or worry. Pray for their ability to hear God's direction as they lead. Pray they will sense the overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit as they move into "new things". Finally pray they be filled with boldness to share the gospel with everyone they meet from their first plane ride..... and that their boldness never cease.
We expect God to do even greater things for the Kingdom here in Homer.
Thank you God for those who have gone before us and bless the Bates and the Hoogstads in their ongoing ministry today. God thank you for calling us to what is next. Thank you for calling the Josephsons. Most importantly, although we all play a part, Thank You for making things grow.
Our prayers go out to all the officers and corps in transition.
May God be glorified.
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For all who haven't heard yet, Michelle and I are being transferred to Anchorage Alaska to oversee youth work for the state. The good news is that God in His providential care has hand chosen the next officers to lead the work in Homer Alaska.
Lieutenants Jeff and Michelle Josephson were appointed this past Sunday to be the corps officers of our corps. We watched them and their boys, Miah & Ryan, (via streaming video) be given the appointment.
We still have little information about them at this time besides what has been noted in the New Frontier magazine in the "meet the cadets" section.
We will pass on more information about them as soon as possible. Until you know more, pray that they will have a smooth transition from the Training College to their new home in Alaska. Pray that they be shielded from any attack that would cause them doubt, fear, or worry. Pray for their ability to hear God's direction as they lead. Pray they will sense the overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit as they move into "new things". Finally pray they be filled with boldness to share the gospel with everyone they meet from their first plane ride..... and that their boldness never cease.
We expect God to do even greater things for the Kingdom here in Homer.
Thank you God for those who have gone before us and bless the Bates and the Hoogstads in their ongoing ministry today. God thank you for calling us to what is next. Thank you for calling the Josephsons. Most importantly, although we all play a part, Thank You for making things grow.
Our prayers go out to all the officers and corps in transition.
May God be glorified.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - The Manna Test
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Sunday's sermon - A place called "Bitter"
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Jr. Soldier Enrollment - Cyrstal Thielenhaus
I asked her to recite her promise again so we could put it on-line for others to enjoy, and maybe even remember their promises (and vows) they have made before the Lord.
This is an amazing promise to make... may we all hold ourselves to this standard for our Savior Jesus Christ. Our Savior is worth it!
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Here is the Jr. Soldier promise...
Having asked God for forgiveness, I will trust Him to keep me good.
Because Jesus is my Savior from sin, I will be His loving and obedient child and will try to help others to follow Him.
I promise not to use intoxicating drink, harmful drugs and tobacco.
I promise to pray, to read my Bible, and, by His help, to lead a life that is clean in thought, word and deed.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - To and through the Red Sea
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Unchanging facts about change
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Receiving Marching Orders / New Appointments
Hello to Soldiers & Friends of The Salvation Army Homer Corps,
For those who haven't heard yet, my wife Michelle and I have been given marching orders and will be transferred to D.Y.S. (Divisional Youth Secretaries) for Alaska. We have about 6 weeks to pack our personal belongings and make arrangements for those coming after us to continue the work in Homer. Our corps here in Homer does not currently have someone appointed to it, so we can assume that we will be getting a new Lieutenant fresh from the College for Officer Training. I believe a fresh set of officers ready to take this community for Jesus, working in conjunction with a corps of soldiers and members of like mind, will make an impact for God's Kingdom. Know that our hearts will always have a special place for this amazing community.
I now would ask you as soldiers and saints to keep our corps family in prayer as they transition to "next things".
I covet your prayers for Michelle and I as we learn a new ministry with a different type of congregation as we will be involved with helping to train up the soldiers of today and tomorrow through camps and support to the field.
Please pray that we would be bold with the gospel as we enter the next phase of our ministry.
I will plan to keep posting for this blog until our transfer (as time allows), and the next officer may continue the site, and I may continue from another, we will see.
My prayer for the Salvation Army as this next phase of new appointments is upon us, is that every "move" and every "stay" will result in a great harvest of souls won to God's Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 3 speaking of following men in positions of earthly leadership says... What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.
May God Bless His Salvation Army in Homer.
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For those who haven't heard yet, my wife Michelle and I have been given marching orders and will be transferred to D.Y.S. (Divisional Youth Secretaries) for Alaska. We have about 6 weeks to pack our personal belongings and make arrangements for those coming after us to continue the work in Homer. Our corps here in Homer does not currently have someone appointed to it, so we can assume that we will be getting a new Lieutenant fresh from the College for Officer Training. I believe a fresh set of officers ready to take this community for Jesus, working in conjunction with a corps of soldiers and members of like mind, will make an impact for God's Kingdom. Know that our hearts will always have a special place for this amazing community.
I now would ask you as soldiers and saints to keep our corps family in prayer as they transition to "next things".
I covet your prayers for Michelle and I as we learn a new ministry with a different type of congregation as we will be involved with helping to train up the soldiers of today and tomorrow through camps and support to the field.
Please pray that we would be bold with the gospel as we enter the next phase of our ministry.
I will plan to keep posting for this blog until our transfer (as time allows), and the next officer may continue the site, and I may continue from another, we will see.
My prayer for the Salvation Army as this next phase of new appointments is upon us, is that every "move" and every "stay" will result in a great harvest of souls won to God's Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 3 speaking of following men in positions of earthly leadership says... What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.
May God Bless His Salvation Army in Homer.
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - A message for the stressed.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jr. Soldier warfare prayer
Just a quick blog to brag on what the Lord is doing in my daughter Emily's life.
May every Salvation Soldier be motivated to see everyone they meet come to Jesus Christ.
I recently found this prayer request in the offering plate, (I've changed her friends name below)...
Dear Jesus,
I would like to pray for "Sarah" to come closer to You, and to love you so much she'll brag about you so much it will drive the devil crazy. Amen . Emily
I think that's a pretty good warfare evangelism prayer!
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May every Salvation Soldier be motivated to see everyone they meet come to Jesus Christ.
I recently found this prayer request in the offering plate, (I've changed her friends name below)...
Dear Jesus,
I would like to pray for "Sarah" to come closer to You, and to love you so much she'll brag about you so much it will drive the devil crazy. Amen . Emily
I think that's a pretty good warfare evangelism prayer!
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Is the sermon done yet?
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
One Lord Sunday Meeting this Sunday
Hello Salvationists, Saints, and Friends of The Salvation Army of Homer,
1st - greetings from all the saints and salvationists who met for the Alaska Congress in Sitka Alaska. Congress was an amazing time, I hope to write more on it later, if not I'm sure it will be mentioned in the New Frontier in coming days.
2nd - Captain Michelle and I are leaving for a memorial service in Kansas and will be gone another week, but the corps programs will continue and God's Army marches on in our absence - and Lord willing in Kansas too. (Please pray for us that we will have chances to share the gospel with people every leg of our trip as well as at the memorial activities).
3rd - Here is the special service announcement. This Sunday is One Lord Sunday when many churches all have a meeting together and agree it's not about our "denominations", it's about Jesus Christ our Risen Savior! This Sunday we will have Sunday School and Bible study early at 9:15 am and the we will join with the believers of Homer at Homer High School at 11:00 am.
Lord willing I will start posting better once we are back from our trip.
We are looking forward to being home at the Corps with you all in another week.
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1st - greetings from all the saints and salvationists who met for the Alaska Congress in Sitka Alaska. Congress was an amazing time, I hope to write more on it later, if not I'm sure it will be mentioned in the New Frontier in coming days.
2nd - Captain Michelle and I are leaving for a memorial service in Kansas and will be gone another week, but the corps programs will continue and God's Army marches on in our absence - and Lord willing in Kansas too. (Please pray for us that we will have chances to share the gospel with people every leg of our trip as well as at the memorial activities).
3rd - Here is the special service announcement. This Sunday is One Lord Sunday when many churches all have a meeting together and agree it's not about our "denominations", it's about Jesus Christ our Risen Savior! This Sunday we will have Sunday School and Bible study early at 9:15 am and the we will join with the believers of Homer at Homer High School at 11:00 am.
Lord willing I will start posting better once we are back from our trip.
We are looking forward to being home at the Corps with you all in another week.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - What if Jesus didn't rise again?
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Western Youth Institute 2009 video testimony
This is a video of a young blind woman who perhaps sees more clearly than I do. This was the high point of WYI for me, not only a great song, but the Spirit moved while she sang and I was brought to tears considering the wonderful love of Jesus.
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Listen to her short testimony and her song.
WYI09: Paradox - Leslie's Song (11) from SayTV on Vimeo.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Jesus and the Health Care Bill
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday's sermon- What to pray when you're at war
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Emily's Testimony
Today my daughter Emily (who is 11 years old next month) had her Jr. Soldier renewal day (when she renews her vows to live for God as a Jr. Soldier in The Salvation Army. She asked if she could say something about witnessing, so she gave a short preachamony (part testimony, part preachin'). We had recently talked about the events of Columbine High School and Rachel Scott and what it means to be a Martyr. May this be one of many messages she gives, inside the church, and without!
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Pray like you're at war
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - The weapon of The Word.
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