The next 4 Sundays at First Assembly of God Words from God will be our theme. This series of messages will focus on the central role of the Bible in the life of the believer. We’ll explore not only the power of the scriptures to bring us to saving faith, but will also delve into questions about the credibility of God’s … Read More
Why Volunteer?
People volunteer to serve in churches for all kinds of reasons. Some are looking for recognition for others to see how great they are or maybe for God to notice their hard work. Others serve in hopes to receive something more by contributing to God’s kingdom. I’ve met others who serve simply for social connections. I’d like to suggest that … Read More
You Go First
Been waiting for a reason to positive, happy, full of faith? You go first. You take the step out there where joy and gratitude lie. Are you waiting for your spouse to be brighter or more optimistic or more loving? You go first–make the move to be the one who lifts the mood in your marriage. Are you waiting for … Read More
What’s a Pastor Do, Anyway?
I’ve been asked the question a thousand times in a thousand different ways, from the person who knows little about church and thinks I just stand up and talk on Sundays to the person who imagines I simply pray all day long in my office, read the Bible, and have spiritual thoughts. It’s a question that deserves some exploration. You … Read More
An Approach to Accountability
I recently finished a book that I had started and stopped over the last several months called Mojo: How to Get it, How to Keep it, How to Get it Back if you Lose it by Marshall Goldsmith. Goldsmith is a UCLA PhD in Organizational Behavior who is a consultant to some of the country’s leading executives who get off track. … Read More
Into the Wild–July 2011 Message Series
The upcoming series of messages here at First Assembly of God in Lafayette, Indiana is a nice fit into this midsummer month! Into the Wild will look at the lessons learned by the children of Israel in the desert after they were delivered from Egypt and before they entered the Promised Land. Maybe you’ve experienced a stretch of life where … Read More
Online Scripture Memorizing Tool
I just wanted to quickly and briefly post a cool tool for memorizing scripture that involves typing it out. It will help you memorize in the English Standard Version. I like this tool, as it’s fun and simple, and it leads to spiritual and character growth. Visit this site by clicking here.
The Comparison Game
Do you constantly compare yourself with everyone around you? Perhaps you measure– Your looks Your job Your possessions Your talents Your marriage Your children Your relationship with God with everyone else’s. I want to encourage you to stop playing the comparison game today. That kind of constant measuring up leads almost every time to one of two of the 7 … Read More
Hitting the Nail on the Head
I sat listening to another story recently of a Christian who missed the point. When I say “missed the point”, I don’t mean by a little or somehow failed to do what they needed to do, but I mean to say that they missed the point of their whole Christian life. What are we moving toward in following Christ? The … Read More
Faith Comes by Hearing
How do you build your faith and see personal character transformation? By listening to, reading, memorizing, praying the WORD OF GOD. Here’s a great tool for doing just that–it’s the New Testament in iTunes format, so you can listen to it while you walk, work around the house, you name it! Access this free tool by clicking on this link!