Lent 2010 - Day 20
In an interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren, Rick said:
People ask me, What is the purpose of life? And I respond:
Lent 2010 - Day 19
HOW TO EXPERIENCE LIFE?
The Bible tells us that we are dead in our sin. So, a valid question is this: If someone is spiritually dead, how does that person experience real life? If we were to listen to the various social engineers around us today in the academic, professional, and political worlds; we would conclude that what people need today are the four E's: Example, Encouragement, Environment, and Education. Our nation is spending billions of dollars on programs to implement these ideas. Let's see how far they get us.
Lent 2010 - Day 17
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
When the disciples encountered the risen Christ, their lives changed, their heart changed, their actions changed, and their courage changed. The way they loved changed. And their mission for life changed. And when you ever encounter Him, everything in your life will change. But let me warn you - it may not be what you are expecting. Encountering the risen Savior may compel you to do things you would never do without that seeing Him because when you see the risen Jesus - you cannot help but encounter the Love that carried Jesus to the Cross.
Lent 2010 - Day 15
Where is God When We Suffer?
by Pastor Tony Cervero
As we witness the earthquakes in Chile and Haiti; as we read about the terrible crimes against children and women; as another loved one suffers from cancer - it is so easy to ask: Where is God when we suffer? If God is so powerful and loving - why is there so much suffering? I don't know if I could ever answer the question: Why? But there are many other questions that can be answered. Because Jesus suffered and rose from the dead - our suffering takes on totally new dimensions.
Lent 2010 - Day 14
Spring and the Power of New Life
By Pastor Tony Cervero
Shortly after the armistice of World War I, Dr. Donald Barnhouse visited the battlefields of Belgium. In the first year of the war, the surrounding area around the city of Mons was the scene of the great British retreat. For miles west of the city the roads were lined with artillery, tanks, trucks, and other war material that the enemy had abandoned in their hasty flight.
Lent 2010 - Day 12
Big Deal (part 4): The Resurrection Provides Ultimate Victory
One of the great differences between the religions and philosophies of this world are their various and contrasting versions of the future.
Lent 2010 - Day 11
Insignificant or Significance
By Pastor Dave Holtzhauer
Is there anything that we do that is insignificant in God's kingdom?
Have you ever been asked to do something mundane or a little chore that you thought didn't have any significance? Have you ever been asked to do something that wasn't in the public's eye but in obedience without creating a stir, did it?
