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Wired?

September 19, 2011 in church at the bay, spiritual growth, Tampa Church with Comments Off

How has God made you?  What are you wired for?  As I look at all God’s creation- I am amazed.  So many species of animals, bugs and such and yet no two fingerprints are alike, no two snowflakes are the same and God’s creativity goes on and on.  Did you know that God also has a different plan for each of us?  This past weekend I talked about God’s Will from 3 BIG categories:

  • God’s Providential Will- the plans that God will accomplish regardless of our response.
  • God’s Moral Will (or relational will)- These are God’s plan for all of us in our relationships and responses to people and God.  Often these commands have a promise attached to them.
  • God’s Personal Will- The plan that God has designed just for you.  It includes God’s Providential and Moral Will.

If you missed this weekend or need a refresher- the video is here.

As we dig into the Personal Will of God for our lives this next Sunday, He gives us clues to our purpose through our design and experiences.

  • What Spiritual Gifts has God given you?
  • What talents do you possess?
  • Are you an introvert or extrovert?
  • What experiences have you had to work through (good and bad)?

All of these questions set up the topic this weekend as we press further into “Game Plan”.  I will also make a free tool available that you can use to discover your Spiritual Gift(s).

I hope to see you there and make sure you invite a friend or three!

Lord’s Supper Celebration This Sunday

June 28, 2011 in According to Jim, spiritual growth, Uncategorized with Comments Off

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper this weekend and continue our series: According to Jim! I want to encourage you to make this a time of spiritual evaluation.  After reading this passage- talk to the Father and come prepared to worship Sunday.

1 Corinthians 11

23 For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread  24 and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.”  25 In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this to remember me as often as you drink it.” 26 For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again. 27 So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup. 29 For if you eat the bread or drink the cup without honoring the body of Christ,* you are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and sick and some have even died. 31 But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way.

National Day of Prayer

April 30, 2008 in spiritual growth with 2 Comments

Thursday, May 1st is the National Day of Prayer. Will you join me by taking some time on Thursday to pray for our country? This is not a political event, it is an opportunity for millions of American’s to seek the Father and ask Him to guide our leaders. Let’s also ask God to use us as His instruments in helping turn America toward seeking God. Please join with Christ-Followers from all over our country and ask for God’s guidance for this nation.

I am presently reading Tony Dungy’s book, Quiet Strength, here is a brief video from Coach Dungy about the National Day of Prayer.

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Christmas Musings…

December 13, 2007 in spiritual growth with 1 Comment

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I know that December 25th is not the actual day that Jesus was born- but it is the day we celebrate His birth. You have probably had this thought before – Isn’t it interesting that often everyone gets a gift but Jesus? Early in our marriage Sandy and I made a plan to help our family keep what we believed to be the proper focus at Christmas – Jesus! So, each year we determine to give a financial gift to a special offering at Christmas as our family’s gift to Jesus. We decided early on to give the best gift to Jesus, this means that our financial gift exceeds whatever the total amount spent on any one person might be. This has helped us keep financial balance and perspective each year. What do you do to help keep Christ in the middle of Christmas? Do you have an idea to contribute to this conversation – please comment now.
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