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The War Within | Frontline August 2007

October 17, 2007

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In Luke 17, we see the love of God for people on display to ten men with leprosy. These ten men lived as outcasts on the fringes of society. Their highly contagious disease pushed them to the margins of life - sick, alone, and uncared for. Then, Jesus came on the scene. They cried out to Him asking for His pity. Jesus sent them to the priests and as they went along their way, they were healed. All ten were healed, but only one returned to thank Jesus. Only one threw himself at the feet of Jesus and said thanks for all that Jesus had done. Only one praised God because of Jesus' work. All ten were healed, but only one returned. This Thanksgiving, who are you? Are you the one who returns praising God and giving Jesus credit for all that He has done for you? Or are you like the other 9? Jesus has healed you, but you aren't returning to worship, thank, and give Him glory for what He has done. Today, be a per...

Blurred Lines, Confusing Prayers

Early Saturday morning, the Islamic Center of Victoria was destroyed by fire. Talk of the center's destruction spread quickly through the Crossroads and it eventually hit national and international news. As we were getting ready for church on Sunday, our feeds were full of posts regarding the fire and Good Morning America reported on it so we knew that we would need to talk with our kids. We wanted to prepare them for conversations that they may have or overhear at church. Kristi and I talked with the kids for about 5 minutes or so. The big idea of the talk was simple: when it comes to those who practice Islam, they aren't our enemies, but they also aren't our spiritual friends. They aren't our enemies. Because they aren't our enemies, we don't wish for bad things to happen to them. Because they aren't our enemies, we will be build relationships that are considerate, respectful and loving. Because they aren't our ...

Things I Wish I Said | Stress is Bad

I don't have to convince you of this. Stress is bad. Relational stress is bad. Stress at work is bad. Stress caused by health problems is bad. Stress is bad. That's why I on Sunday, we took at look at the #1 stressor that puts pressure on our lives. What is that #1 stressor? It's hasn't changed for decades. The #1 stressor is how we handle our money. The talk centered on one simple Proverb that speaks both to our issues and gives us a plan for deal with financial stress. 7 One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Proverbs 13:7 Do you see yourself in this verse? Are you pretending to be rich or are you pretending to be poor? When we pretend to be rich, we live beyond our means and define our lives by things that don't truly matter. When we pretend to be poor, we live beneath our means. We are content with what God has given us and we have great wealth. Now for some things that I wish I...

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