Jesus did it. Shouldn’t we?
June 24th, 2010
“At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place…” Luke 4:42
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16
“One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.” Luke 6:12
Jesus knew how to take timely breaks to replenish his soul. He was the master at balance. He purposefully took time off, not based upon the calendar but for the condition of his soul.
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Walk A Little Slower Dad
June 17th, 2010
I came across this poem (you all know how much I love poetry…NOT), but, anyway…this is good. Read on.
Walk a little slower daddy,
said a child so small.
I’m following in your footsteps
and I don’t want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they’re hard to see,
Sometimes they’re a little slower,
Daddy, for you are leading me.
UNITED @ Riverfront Park
June 15th, 2010
We are excited about our UNITED service Sat August 7th at 6pm at the Salem Riverfront Park. Come early! Bring a picnic, play some games and fellowship from 4-6pm. As much as possible we’d like to reserve the Riverfront parking lots for guests. We would encourage you to park downtown and walk to the park.
Below is a map with some of the parking structures within a few blocks of Riverfront Park and more info about our UNITED service. Read the full post »
In a Fish and a Heart Place
June 13th, 2010
As we take a look at Jonah chapter 2, what do we find when you’re in a fish and a heart place?
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I Shoulda Did It
June 12th, 2010
I shoulda did it.
I can’t believe I said NO.
When I was a senior in high school I was one of three students that were asked to consider being the commencement speaker. The administration asked two people but only needed one. I declined even though I knew exactly what I would have spoken on. I could picture myself on the platform. I knew the exact stories, Scripture and key points I would make. I could even hear myself speaking the words to the crowd and sharing the Gospel with them.
Even in high school, I was no stranger to public speaking. I did it often in speech classes, drama class, school plays and youth group. It wasn’t that I was scared or intimidated. I shoulda said YES. I don’t know why I didn’t.
You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
June 6th, 2010
We begin our new Series “I am Jonah”. What do we have in common with Jonah?
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Promise of Instant Results
June 3rd, 2010
How to Lose 100 Pounds in 2 Hours!
If you read this ad would you pay attention?
A while ago I was given one of those daily calendars at the beginning of the year. It has a different church bulletin blooper on each day. One of the bloopers caught my attention.
“Our church will present a series of classes on various subjects throughout the month of March. The classes offered include: ‘How to Lose 100 Pounds, from 7-9 PM Monday.’”
New Foursquare President
June 2nd, 2010
Glenn C. Burris Jr. Selected as New Foursquare President
On Tuesday, June 1, Glenn C. Burris Jr. was selected as Foursquare’s new president by leaders attending Foursquare’s annual convention in Atlanta.
On Tuesday, June 1, Glenn C. Burris Jr. was selected as the next president of The Foursquare Church at Connection 2010, which is currently being held in Atlanta. The licensed ministers and registered delegates voted by written ballot at the annual convention as prescribed by the Foursquare bylaws.
As Glenn responded to his selection as president, Dennis Easter, senior pastor of Portland Foursquare Church in Oregon, prayed over him, encouraging Glenn to “be strong and courageous, for the Lord will be with you wherever you will go.”
One Thing To Remember
June 1st, 2010
Let’s face it. You’re facing spiritual and physical challenges as a Christian. Like Joshua, God is calling you to “step forward” in your walk of faith. How can you win the victory? There’s just one thing to remember…Joshua 1:1-9.
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A Few Things to Remember
May 27th, 2010
Do you ever stop to think and forget to start again?
It seems as if the older I get to more I forget. I live by my to-do lists and handwritten notes. When I sit at a local coffee shop to read my Bible, I will always have an extra napkins on the table in order to capture quick thoughts that I don’t want to forget as I’m in the Word. It seems cheesy, but I’m the kinda guy that would go around with a string tied to my finger as a memory device.
Sadly, I’d probably forget why I have it on!!
In the Scriptures there are a number of things that we are told to remember. On this Memorial Weekend, I wanted to “remind” you of just a few.
1. Remember the Sabbath by keeping it holy (Exodus 20:8)
2. Remember the commands of the Lord that you may obey them (Numbers 15:39)
3. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt (or slaves to sin) and the Lord your God redeemed you (Deuteronomy 15:15)
4. Remember the wonders God has done (1 Chronicles 16:12)
5. Remember the deeds of the Lord and the miracles of long ago (Psalm 77:11)
6. Remember how fleeting is my life (Psalm 89:47)
7. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
8. Remember if your brother has something against you…go and be reconciled (Matthew 5:23)
9. Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously (2 Corinthians 9:6)
10. Remember the poor (Galatians 2:10)
11. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead (2 Timothy 2:8)
12. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners (Hebrews 13:3)
13. Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you (Hebrews 13:7)
14. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do what you did at first (Revelation 2:5)
Just a friendly reminder from your friendly, neighborhood Foursquare Church Pastor…
John
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