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Peace in the Storm

9/25/2015

One of the most interesting natural phenomena is the eye of the hurricane. In the middle of the most devastating storm, with deadly winds and pounding waves is the eye of the hurricane, which has blue skies and a peaceful breeze where birds often find shelter. God has promised that we too, can find a calm peace in the midst of the most turbulent storms of life, if our hearts and lives are centered on Christ. May God's Spirit fill you with a peace that transcends all understanding and refreshes your heart and life.

(Verse of the week)

Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14.27)

(Prayer of the week)

Almighty God of power and love, thank you for the gift of life and even the challenges of life. Fill me anew with your Spirit of peace and may I find quiet rest in you even in the midst of the challenges of life. May your peace so touch me that others will be touched by your presence and peace in me. Amen.

Open your heart to God's amazing love! --Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)

Be the change you want to see in the world--Ghandi

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Reach for the Stars

9/18/2015

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Reach for the stars and keep your feet on the ground -- it is a great adage and a great goal to start off a new fall season. Paul challenges us to be rooted and established in Christ's love and that relationship will help us grow strong and become fruitful in all we do. We can keep growing in the love of Christ through all of life, and have confidence that our relationship to God gives us a firm foundation to use our gifts and talents to pursue great dreams that serve others and honor God. Reach for the stars and keep your feet on the ground --and hold on to the hand of the Lord who loves you and will be with you always. Open your heart to God's awesome love...and trust God to take you places you never even dreamed of... then fasten your seat belt for all the thrills, adventure, and joy of a lifetime!

(Verse of the week)

I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3.17,18

(Prayer of the week)

Gracious God, thank you for the gift of this day and the gift of life itself. Thank you for the gifts and talents you have given me. Help me to keep my life grounded in your love and help me reach for the stars and be all that I can be. In everything I do may others see your love and grace in me. Amen.

Open your heart to God's amazing love!--Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)

O God, my Father, don't let me die without having really lived and really loved --John Powell

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Jewel

9/13/2015

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You are a jewel! A treasure of incredible worth! God has created you a rare and beautiful gem, a treasure beyond belief. Most jewels are formed under intense pressure; and then require the experienced eye and skillful chisel of the jeweler to bring the beauty to full brilliance through careful precise chiseling. Our faith and character are often formed and strengthened under intense pressure. And like the gems that a jeweler chisels, we too must experience the careful and loving chisel strikes of the Master Jeweler. Though sometimes painful, it will bring your true beauty and brilliance into the light of God's love and service. You are more than a diamond in the rough--take heart, you are a jewel in the master's hand.

(Verse of the week)

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith = of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire = may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1.6,7

Prayer of the week)

Gracious and loving God, thank you that you care about me and love me. Give me strength to face the challenges of life, and fill me with faith to trust your plan and purpose in all things. Re-kindle the joy of life in my heart. And make me a light that others may see your love. Amen.

Have a great week!

--Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)

God made you as you are in order to use you as He planned --S. C. McAuley

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Cast Your Cares

9/4/2015

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When we are facing adversity there is nothing quite as comforting as a friend's encouraging words and caring heart. God's Word encourages us to give our cares to Christ in prayer because He cares for us even more than our closest friend. Whatever adversity or cares you are facing, take heart! Jesus cares for you, and has the power to see you through. Look to God for encouragement and strength.

(Verse of the week)

Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5.7)

(Prayer of the week)

Gracious God of power and love, thank you for the gift of life and the opportunity to love and serve. I give you the cares of my heart and open my heart to your power and love. Renew the joy of faith and life in my heart and may I touch others with your love and joy. Amen.

Have a great week! -Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)

     "Hope is the thing with feathers--
          That perches on the soul--
And sings the tune without the words--
           And never stops--at all--"

                                  --Emily Dickinson

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