It is really hard to worship God in a world that works so hard to get us to worship just about anything but. It especially seems to try to get us to worship "stuff". This little ecard says a lot in just a few words: Our culture is addicted to money. Whether it's working (too)… Continue reading Worshipping “STUFF” -Advent Conspiracy {BaseCamp}
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Worship Fully – Advent Conspiracy {BaseCamp}
To go in line with the congregation-wide Advent Conspiracy (AC), the high schoolers are exploring the AC themes on Sunday mornings during Education Hour as well: Worship Fully Spend Less Give More Love All In describing and defining worship, one of the videos we watched last week said this: “We look at God and place… Continue reading Worship Fully – Advent Conspiracy {BaseCamp}
I am Second – Week 4 {BaseCamp}
In this final week of our I am Second series, we see that when we are second, God can do amazing things through us. As you listen to Stephen Baldwin's story, pay attention also to the story of their cleaning woman, Augusta. What I love about Augusta's story is that she understood that God could… Continue reading I am Second – Week 4 {BaseCamp}
I am Second – Week 3 {BaseCamp}
Perhaps the most universal desire in every human is the desire to be loved. It looks different for each of us, but if we're honest for ourselves, we all want that. And we all have a desire to love others as well. God created us that way. Yet in this broken, sinful world, most of… Continue reading I am Second – Week 3 {BaseCamp}
I am Second – Week 2 {BaseCamp}
In Week 2 of our "I am Second" series we're going to be hearing from NFL Quarterback Landry Jones. One important piece of being able to say, "I am second' and actually being able to live it is remembering our need for God. One of the things that stood out to me most from this… Continue reading I am Second – Week 2 {BaseCamp}
I am Second – Week 1 {BaseCamp}
No one wants to get "second place." While silver is great, it shows that the Olympian just BARELY missed the gold. Who wants to be "second fiddle" when you could be first. The second best gadget may be nice but what about your friends that constantly show off "the best. When it comes to our… Continue reading I am Second – Week 1 {BaseCamp}
“Oh, My God, Hear My Prayer!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
This week we wrap up our 3 week BaseCamp study on worship and prayer called O.M.G. The first week focused on calling on God's powerful name in times of need and last week was worship God in awe and wonder for who He is and His great love for us. A third way in which… Continue reading “Oh, My God, Hear My Prayer!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
“Oh, My God, You Are Awesome!” {Basecamp-O.M.G. Series}
We are continuing our BaseCamp series this Sunday called O.M.G., a study on learning to call on the powerful Name of our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer in worship and prayer. Last week we talked about using the phrase "OH MY GOD!" when praying in times of desperation and need. This week we get to see… Continue reading “Oh, My God, You Are Awesome!” {Basecamp-O.M.G. Series}
“Oh, My God, I Need You!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
"TTYL" "NP" "BRB" No, I didn't just forget to delete some random typing from the beginning of my blog post during editing. Those are some of the most common texting or internet chat acronyms. While Talk To You Later (TTYL), No Problem (NP), and Be Right Back (BRB) seem like easy ways to communicate quickly,… Continue reading “Oh, My God, I Need You!” {Basecamp O.M.G. Series}
You Need The Right Gear {BaseCamp – 101 Series}
If you're going to go mountain climbing; you need the right gear. The same is true for our life in Christ. To grow closer to Jesus, you have to have the right tools for the job. While God uses MANY things to help us along the way, three of the most important ones I can… Continue reading You Need The Right Gear {BaseCamp – 101 Series}
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