October 2009
2 posts
Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere, hate what is evil, and cleave to what is good.
(κολλώμενοι - is the greek translated word for the above word “cleave” - you ought to just look up exactly what that means…kinda astounding!!!)
Just a thought
If we lived in daily examination of our lives, I can imagine that the following would challenge us internally…that Jesus did not die on a cross so that one day we could all gather in a room and pray a prayer for salvation and live as we want to live. I believe He died on a cross so that we that call on His name would become Christ followers, fully devoted living breathing people that yearn...
September 2009
1 post
What time’s church?
- Singer Madonna to Ray Kybartas, her personal trainer, asking for her workout schedule
*from Fitness Is Religion: Keeping the Faith (New York:Simon & Schuster, 1997)
August 2009
3 posts
CD ALBUM DEBUT @ LCC AUG. 29th 7pm - ALL INVITED
1892 US Supreme Court
“Our laws & institutions must necessarily be based upon & embody the teachings of the redeemer of mankind. It is impossible that this should be otherwise. To this extent, our civilization & institutions are emphatically Christian.”
Simple Truth
Perry Noble shared this back in the Spring:
God speaks LOUDLY through His Word…it is living and active (Hebrews 4:12)…and NO ONE that I’ve ever met has screwed up their lives by submitting their lives to the Scriptures.
How true. Apply.
July 2009
8 posts
Zephaniah 3:9 - Shoulder to Shoulder
It’s not a common verse, but it should be. “I will give to the people purified hearts and purified lips that they may call on the name of the Lord to serve him shoulder to shoulder.” Can you imagine the Church serving together with pure hearts? No counting of sheep, no comparisons of who’s doing what, no walls of divisions - just locked and loaded partnerships dedicated to...
Day 4 - A Clear Understanding of Heights
Wow, what a day! Everyone worked about half a day today and spent the rest exploring Chicago. Our LCC bunch went downtown and had an absolute blast! For some, it was an eye opening experience to see the very heart of Chicago. We went to the Navy Pier, the Sears Tower, rode a trolley, and ventured through the tunnels of the subway. The highlight of the night was standing inside the glass boxes that...
Day 3 - Can It Get Any Better
Wow! If I can put this into words, this might be it. Today, at a project that I and few of the students were at, this is happened…
One of the oldest boys at the home we were working on made a definite decision to accept Christ as his Lord & Savior. One of our additional adults on my team had been sharing with him the day prior (refer to the notes of Day 2 to know how that day would be...
Day 2 - Chicago is full of challenges
Imagine having 400 people ready to go - literally on the worksites beginning the work of the week…and then it happens. You know, the words “cease all work immediately” come across my cell phone. The reason really isn’t the important thing here - it was how all 400 responded to this new challenge that eventually forced all crews to come back early.
This is how it...
Day 1 - LCC goes BIGTIME
Hey, it was a great day here in Chicago! I must say the students blew us away in ways unimaginable. We had 3 students stand before 400 people to give testimony of how God has changed them - totally unsolicited, they voluntarily walked up to the mic and unleashed some great words. One of our students was the talk of the day - Mckinley Smith gave probably one of the most memorable testimonies. The...
We're Here! Ah Yes, Chicago!
Imagine yourself in the middle of some random BIG city and you will now call a High School your home for the next 8 DAYS!!!! Yes, it’s shocking! And down right scary - but, thank you God so much for placing us in a very uncomfortable spot. First, we are staying in a classroom - imagine 17 boys/men sharing a classroom (the smells, the heat, and you know the foot aroma). Second, I can honestly...
Mission Chicago: Update 7/4/09
Hey, we’re on the road officially (checked into a hotel in St. Louis last night) - today we’ll travel on into Chicago to check-in and for all of that first day stuff. Kids are having a blast - played hackie sack last night in the lobby and a random woman wanted to join in (kinda funny actually). Anyway, security allowed us to do it for about 20 min. —- then came the regulation....
June 2009
1 post
Fearful Leadership
I embrace that fear in leadership is healthy. That God will allow us to go through fearful situations in order for us to renew our passion and desperation for Him! I hear many speak out of arrogance to not be fearful for HE is with us. HE is with us, no disputing that. However, if we are going to be transparent - I know there are times that leaders face scary times or decisions. If you would say...