this afternoon about 20 of my friends from church are headed out to san francisco to serve our Epic Church friends again. they have us close to 100,000 postcards/granola bars to hand out and are having 2 services on Sunday to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection. since their launch to weekly services in february, they've seen around 100 folks each week. the Lord is definitely up to something great in the city!
i'm absolutely pumped about what the Lord has in store for us as a group and me personally (and selfishly excited for a vacation...we're even celebrating my friend kristen's bday friday night at the braves vs. giants game). i can't wait to share with the blog world all about our trip when i return next tuesday morning.
please be in prayer for our time in san fran: for the folks we meet, those who've been invited already, those debating on whether to attend one of the services or not, the Epic Church staff, and those who attend an Easter service on Sunday, that the Lord will be glorified throughout our entire trip.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
necessary reminders
the past few weeks some circumstances and events have reminded me of some truths that i've lately taken for granted:
1) the gravity of sin, its consequences to not only an individual but a community, & how small sins and temptations can grow into something larger & heartbreaking. that a lack of relationship and intimacy with the Lord provides satan and sin the small opening it needs to penetrate our hearts and minds & create that barrier preventing us from truly seeking the Lord
2) the vital need for authentic community...this definitely relates to the first point for sure...if we're not taking advantage of the friends and community the Lord's provided & using them for the accountability we need to reign over our sin then yes, we are going to stumble. also, if i'm not taking advantage of the accountability even in being transparent about my lack of relationship/desire to enjoy time with the Lord then sins and temptations are going to trickle in
3) confession and repentance are a must no matter how much my pride might get in the way
i could go on and on but the theme of it all is the Gospel and our process of sanctification...we're never going to get over our temptations with sin and our pride but praise the Lord for His grace, forgiveness, and redemption on the cross!
1) the gravity of sin, its consequences to not only an individual but a community, & how small sins and temptations can grow into something larger & heartbreaking. that a lack of relationship and intimacy with the Lord provides satan and sin the small opening it needs to penetrate our hearts and minds & create that barrier preventing us from truly seeking the Lord
2) the vital need for authentic community...this definitely relates to the first point for sure...if we're not taking advantage of the friends and community the Lord's provided & using them for the accountability we need to reign over our sin then yes, we are going to stumble. also, if i'm not taking advantage of the accountability even in being transparent about my lack of relationship/desire to enjoy time with the Lord then sins and temptations are going to trickle in
3) confession and repentance are a must no matter how much my pride might get in the way
i could go on and on but the theme of it all is the Gospel and our process of sanctification...we're never going to get over our temptations with sin and our pride but praise the Lord for His grace, forgiveness, and redemption on the cross!
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