Luke 1:5-7 "In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years."
Wow.
Zechariah and Elizabeth were what we would call "good people," right? And they were older and didn't have kids? No way!
Well, maybe they didn't want children? No? But I thought they were good and honored God. Why, since they want children, don't they have children? Don't they deserve to have children? I mean, really.
You see, we forget that God doesn't work off of the same rewards system that we sometimes do.
He loves us. (If I were to say that outloud it would have sounded better. "He loves us. Period.")
He knows us and he loves us.
He knows us and extends grace to us.
He knows how to best glorify Himself through us.
Do you love God? Do you do your best to honor Him? Do you feel gypped in some way? Remember that God loves you and wants to be honored in your life as well. Continue to honor Him and know that He is good and does good (Ps 119:64).
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Complete
I just came across a poem from one of my good friends, Sharon. She wrote it back in 2000. And after reading it again recently has declared that it is awful. Awful or not, I think it speaks volumes to our friendships! There are 7 of us that have been the greatest of friends since college. It's pretty amazing how God put us together especially considering that on our own we probably wouldn't have all chosen one another. I am honored and humbled that each of them calls me their friend. I love you girls!
Complete
I have traveled down many roads
But I have never walked alone.
I have sprinkled the seeds of Life about
But 6 have with me sown.
And no matte where my path may lead
I will feel them next to me
And through the hills and valleys I'll go
and still a friend they will be
For in them I have found myself or
who I'd like to become.
A nurse, a teacher, and a youth leader,
giving of themselves
One gentle, one strong, and one that is a
coach.
Dear 6, precious 6, God has his Hand on
you...
Much love,
Sharon
Complete
I have traveled down many roads
But I have never walked alone.
I have sprinkled the seeds of Life about
But 6 have with me sown.
And no matte where my path may lead
I will feel them next to me
And through the hills and valleys I'll go
and still a friend they will be
For in them I have found myself or
who I'd like to become.
A nurse, a teacher, and a youth leader,
giving of themselves
One gentle, one strong, and one that is a
coach.
Dear 6, precious 6, God has his Hand on
you...
Much love,
Sharon
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Elmo's Diner is yummy!
Elmo's Diner is yummy! I am going for brunch soon and wanted to check out their current specials. Well was I ever in for a treat. Check it out at http://elmosdiner.com/ and click on "specials" to see the deals they have going on. And for you pumpkin lovers, the pumpkin pancakes are being served!
Take a friend or two or three and find your way to Elmo's Diner on 9th St in Durham. You won't be sorry!
Take a friend or two or three and find your way to Elmo's Diner on 9th St in Durham. You won't be sorry!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friends
Here is something that stood out to me from this week's sermon and our discussion in my small group.
Just as we are (supposed to be) intentional about loving and sharing the gospel with our non-believing friends, we are supposed to be intentional about loving and sharing the gospel with our believing friends. The gospel isn't just for salvation but for life.
I pray that we would be on purpose in celebrating and mourning and encouraging toward Christ-likeness with our family in Christ. I pray that we would be friends enough to our friends to want them to be more like Christ and in that way to bring glory to Him. Oh that we would be God-fearers and non Man-fearers.
Just as we are (supposed to be) intentional about loving and sharing the gospel with our non-believing friends, we are supposed to be intentional about loving and sharing the gospel with our believing friends. The gospel isn't just for salvation but for life.
I pray that we would be on purpose in celebrating and mourning and encouraging toward Christ-likeness with our family in Christ. I pray that we would be friends enough to our friends to want them to be more like Christ and in that way to bring glory to Him. Oh that we would be God-fearers and non Man-fearers.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Still?
I think it's appropriate that the last post "Still" has been up for so long. Appropriate for obvious reasons. For instance, we are STILL in the Still Standing series at church. I STILL want to point you to the daily devotionals and Proverb reading.
I have another post coming this week but I hope that you will STILL visit www.SummitRDU.com and read along in Proverbs with us.
I have another post coming this week but I hope that you will STILL visit www.SummitRDU.com and read along in Proverbs with us.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Still
We just started a new series at The Summit Church called Still Standing. We are going through Proverbs together. Won't you join us?
You can click here to read the devotionals that we as a staff are putting together for you.
You can click here to read a little more about it and sign up for email reminders.
I'm looking forward to a great end of summer time of learning about wisdom! Let me know what you're learning too.
You can click here to read the devotionals that we as a staff are putting together for you.
You can click here to read a little more about it and sign up for email reminders.
I'm looking forward to a great end of summer time of learning about wisdom! Let me know what you're learning too.
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