Worship
Maggie’s Miracle
Do you ever wonder why things happen in your life? Many times I have asked this question when “not-so-good” things happen. My only answer that brings peace comes from God’s Word. “…but this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:9b As I am writing this blog post, [...]
OUTLOOK-CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S PROMISES-Part II
Are you confident, assured and holding tight to the hand and promises of God in and for your life? Paul stated “I am persuaded of this. I am certain of this.” Paul was certain that the God who launched a good work in the Philippians would continue it. Paul is adding to the certainty we should [...]
Are You a Peacock or 007?
During Pastor Chris’ first message of the Gameover series, he said something that really made me look in the mirror and reflect on myself as a Christ follower. He described Christians as one of two types; a peacock or a 007-agent. In case you missed this amazing message, to peacock means to strut or show [...]
Freedom in Forgiveness & Grace
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” – 2 Tim 2:13 The other night my wife Kara and I watched the movie Forrest Gump. If you haven’t seen it, it’s basically about two things… 1) how a man of humble means and below-average intelligence observes and unwittingly influences major events [...]
I Want To Do Small Things For God
It’s interesting how your prayers can change. As I spend increasingly more time in God’s Word and allow Him to speak to me, He changes my prayers. Actually, He’s changing me; my heart. For some time, I would pray, “God, I want to do BIG things for You!” I now realize this was a safe [...]
All Star Leader
(Written by Zach Carringer, Worship Intern) Being the youngest worship staff member and youngest band leader at Faith Promise, I’ve learned a lot about leading people from mistakes I’ve made and just watching and learning. In my opinion, a leader doesn’t technically have to be a person in a staff role or volunteer leader. It [...]
On Guard
2 Peter 3:17-18 17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position.18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and [...]
OUTLOOK-WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK? Part I
As we look towards this year have you stopped and asked yourself, “What is my outlook for this year?” When we look at what the definition of the word “outlook” is there are several definitions I want to expose. These are as follows; 1) a mental attitude or point of view 2) the probable or [...]
It’s Good!
In the story of Genesis, we see God making the earth, over a course of days, and after each day he proclaims what he had made “good”. Why “good” though? Surely the almighty Creator can do better than “good.” Why not “great” or “perfect” or “wicked awesome?” As I thought about this, I realized something. [...]
Put Down Those Capes
As a new mother, I’m still trying to find a balance in my life. There are so many roles I play: child of God, mother, wife, employee, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, small group leader, actor, maid, cook, and the list goes on and on. [...]
What Do You Remember Most?
As another year is coming to a close and before the new one is brought in, I try to spend some time to reflect on the past. I have to admit, unfortunately, the first thing I think about is what I had hoped to accomplish but didn’t. However, when I really begin to “go back”, [...]
Thankful
Being thankful changes our perspective. I could list pages and pages of things I am thankful for. However, it really is more than just listing all those “things”. It is about how we see our life, our everyday, our past, and our future. It is a state-of-mind. Even though we know that we should be [...]
No Buts…
No Buts… When you were growing up did you ever get the lecture from your parents about obedience? When my parents asked me to do something, I was expected to respectfully say “yes, sir” or “yes, ma’am with no “ifs ands or buts” [...]
Watch and Learn
Watch and Learn When I was young I was given chores to do. One of them was to clean the bathrooms. So I would wipe down the sink, clean the mirror, wipe down the bathtub and then the worst part – the toilet! So [...]
Be an Encourager!
Encouragement is energy! When you encourage someone you energize them. What you are actually saying is, “I believe in you.” To be an encourager you have to see the best in people and maybe you have to do that even when it’s hard to find. My last post was on being a person of excellence [...]
Go Fish!
(Post written by Mark Spivey, worship ministry volunteer-audio mix) Matthew 4:19 (NASB): And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” John 21:6 (NASB): And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and [...]
Process of Elimination
Process of Elimination Many times when circumstances in life overwhelm us our first inclination is to eliminate the things we consider “extra” in our schedules to alleviate the chaos. This seems natural doesn’t it? Eliminate the excess to make room for the more important. Unfortunately, what I have noticed is that many times the first [...]
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