Swap n Shop was a success!

Our women’s ministries coordinator Mindy Westfall asked that I post her Swap n Shop “thank yous!”
From Mindy:
Canyon Creek Women’s Ministry would like to thank everyone who helped make this year Swap “n” Shop so amazing! We couldn’t have had such a wonderful evening of Christmas fun without...
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Coveting Conviction

The best thing about being Christian is conviction. Wait! Let me be clear -  I don’t mean knowing I’m right, I mean learning that I’m wrong. THAT conviction.

In our culture we tend to compete endlessly to be the most right. Even in church. Sometimes, it seems, especially in church. That’s the...
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What about people who never hear about Jesus?

People often ask me – what happens to people who never hear about Jesus? Do they just go straight to hell? Is there any hope for them? I think it’s an interesting question and I like it best when it is rooted in compassion for other people and a sense that God will do the “right thing.”...
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Honoring the Dishonorable

To far too many being someones son, or daughter, isn’t a seeming honor but a dishonor. A torment. And yet, we are commanded, “Honor thy Father and Mother.” Commanded? By whom? God.

Creator of the universe. Designer of all things. Architect of your free will. Well. An impressive set of...
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My Philosophy of Youth Ministry

One may ask, “Why youth ministry?  What is the need for it?  Is it even biblical?” 

This is why I believe the Church needs a thriving youth ministry:

The Bible is very clear that we are to serve God in the early years of life.  Ecclesiastes 12:1 says, “Remember your Creator in the days...
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Trunk or Treat Rocked!

What a great night last night!  God provided us with great weather, a great turnout and, of course, amazing people who created incredible displays.

I just wanted to take a brief moment to once again thank every individual involved in making Trunk or Treat 2011 an amazing experience for our...
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“Ain’t that the ____ truth?”

See that blank spot in the title? What’d your brain put there?

Wait! Don’t tell me – just know: it’s a blank – that’s it. ANYTHING else you might read there, see there, or imagine there – is you.  Or, perhaps more accurately, it’s the world speaking through you.

It’s our...
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The 2nd Commandment – Do not make an Idol of God

Last Sunday, Brandon made the point that we should have no other idol before God – no possession, no aspiration, no pleasure, no thing that supersedes our dedication to God. Good.
In the second commandment, God takes the same idea and turns it toward His relationship with us. In essence he...
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The Secret is in the Pursuit!

When you wake up, what vision do you pursue? This is an important question. If you are like me you’ve probably realized there are is an auto-pilot vision at work in you. Without much thinking, we start pursuing that vision that naturally flows out from someplace within us. I have realized that...
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Israel Day One and Two

We made it safely to Israel and have spent the last two days touring and learning. The only comparison that compares to mind would be a seminar class in graduate school. This is truly the most amazing hands on learning environment. Here is the update on our trip. Sorry it is only a link. I can...
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