Hey,
One more thing-
this is awesome: go there and get some good yuks.
http://www.apostlesofcomedy.com/view_trailer.htm
Friday, January 25, 2008
to all the wonderful Wed Night folks
The blog is working, apparently. Thanks to Will H. for technical help. And thanks to all for the postings.
here is the homily I did on Wed night:
I thought I'd write you from time to time and share some observations and insights.
Our International Director, Mike Treener, wrote in his letterrecently,"God does His transforming work on our character as weunderstand and believe the great truths of the Gospel, and allow them toshape our understanding of ourselves and our view of life. Every part ofbecoming Christlike is a fruit of understanding and believing the Gospel( Gal.3:1-5). This is also the basis for our transformed and growingrelationship with God, who lives in us by His Spirit, supernaturallytransforming us from within".
I read that and said, "Wow". My character development is connected to mygrowth and understanding of the Gospel. It would appear that I haveworked at living the Christian life with a very limited view of theGospel- often thinking of it as simply a formula for heaven, when it is,in fact the beauty and nature of God Himself. It is the understanding oflife with Him, It is the way of living, not only in eternity to come,but right now, and right where we are.
Last night I asked our small group what they thought about the Gospel(as an intro into our study of Hebrews 2). In as sense its like askingthe fish about water. Nonetheless, it is the beauty and wonder of theGospel that "shape(s) our understanding of ourselves and our view oflife". Because of the Gospel, everything is different- just read Jesusview of the culture of His Kingdom in Matt 5-7. It changes everythingabout our life as humans.
How is the reality of the Gospel affecting me in my everyday life? Myhope is that my reflection of Christ is becoming truer and moreautomatic. Automatic? Well, rather than think about the right thing, theresponse that flows out of me in life situations is becoming more trulythe mind of Christ.
Guess what, I'm not there yet. In fact, there are times that I feel socaught up in the old nature. Yet, the beauty and reality of the Gospelis always there. As Martha answered my question last night (what is theGospel?)- "its the Good News!" Good news, indeed. The old nature nolonger defines me, nor controls or rules me. No, my identity flows outof what the Father says is true about me. That is such good news.
You are mighty men (People)- that is who God has called each of you to be. That is the Gospel.
LUVUALL phil
here is the homily I did on Wed night:
I thought I'd write you from time to time and share some observations and insights.
Our International Director, Mike Treener, wrote in his letterrecently,"God does His transforming work on our character as weunderstand and believe the great truths of the Gospel, and allow them toshape our understanding of ourselves and our view of life. Every part ofbecoming Christlike is a fruit of understanding and believing the Gospel( Gal.3:1-5). This is also the basis for our transformed and growingrelationship with God, who lives in us by His Spirit, supernaturallytransforming us from within".
I read that and said, "Wow". My character development is connected to mygrowth and understanding of the Gospel. It would appear that I haveworked at living the Christian life with a very limited view of theGospel- often thinking of it as simply a formula for heaven, when it is,in fact the beauty and nature of God Himself. It is the understanding oflife with Him, It is the way of living, not only in eternity to come,but right now, and right where we are.
Last night I asked our small group what they thought about the Gospel(as an intro into our study of Hebrews 2). In as sense its like askingthe fish about water. Nonetheless, it is the beauty and wonder of theGospel that "shape(s) our understanding of ourselves and our view oflife". Because of the Gospel, everything is different- just read Jesusview of the culture of His Kingdom in Matt 5-7. It changes everythingabout our life as humans.
How is the reality of the Gospel affecting me in my everyday life? Myhope is that my reflection of Christ is becoming truer and moreautomatic. Automatic? Well, rather than think about the right thing, theresponse that flows out of me in life situations is becoming more trulythe mind of Christ.
Guess what, I'm not there yet. In fact, there are times that I feel socaught up in the old nature. Yet, the beauty and reality of the Gospelis always there. As Martha answered my question last night (what is theGospel?)- "its the Good News!" Good news, indeed. The old nature nolonger defines me, nor controls or rules me. No, my identity flows outof what the Father says is true about me. That is such good news.
You are mighty men (People)- that is who God has called each of you to be. That is the Gospel.
LUVUALL phil
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Food on February 6
Hey Everyone - Be thinking about what type of food you might want to bring for the food night on February 6. Besides the obvious Valentine's Day holiday, other holidays include: Mardi Gras, Leap Year, Groundhog Day, American Heart Month, and An Affair to Remember Month.
For food-related holidays, see American Food Holidays and scroll down to February.
See you all next week!
For food-related holidays, see American Food Holidays and scroll down to February.
See you all next week!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wed night once again
Hello friends,
I'm heading out to parts north this afternoon. Martha will host and the study is beginning in Hebrews one. What seems to be the big idea right off the bat? What does the Title of the book tell you? What does your study of the historical background tell you? Have thought about the W,W,W, W, &H? Ask those questions.
Miss you all, and will be back next Monday. phil
I'm heading out to parts north this afternoon. Martha will host and the study is beginning in Hebrews one. What seems to be the big idea right off the bat? What does the Title of the book tell you? What does your study of the historical background tell you? Have thought about the W,W,W, W, &H? Ask those questions.
Miss you all, and will be back next Monday. phil
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
It's all good.
I think we have a go on the blog. http://hiswordourword.blogspot.com/
And if you are reading this, you have it.
Now for you experinced bloggers- how do we make it so all can post?
Our decision from last night was to study Hebrews- primarily because we:
want to study the Book
Work our way from text to truth
Challenge our understanding of things
Come and go- the blog will keep us up to date and free flow info on all sorts of things.
out here. phil
And if you are reading this, you have it.
Now for you experinced bloggers- how do we make it so all can post?
Our decision from last night was to study Hebrews- primarily because we:
want to study the Book
Work our way from text to truth
Challenge our understanding of things
Come and go- the blog will keep us up to date and free flow info on all sorts of things.
out here. phil
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