- I did a magic show last night for the kids at church so all the tech stuff was still set-up this morning…so it was an easy morning.
- Nothing out of the ordinary to report…not the best day but not the worst either.
- The band had a lot of fun doing Fall Out Boys, “I Don’t Care”.
- I loved being backstage during both Experiences and hearing the crowd singing “Desert Song”…so cool just to hear all those voices singing to God.
- I’m hoping people are being inspired through this series to take God’s Word more seriously…I know I for one was changed by some of the research I came up with about the history of the Bible.
- It was great having a bunch of teens on the stage at the end of each Experience to pray for them before their big work serving the community this week.
- It was even better keeping the on the stage for the final song.
- You could tell some of them were so excited to be on the stage with all the lights and everything.
- We’ll have to figure out a way to get them back up again to help out some time.
- Andy was picking on me about my shirt, saying it looked country, so he made me a huge belt buckle that he wanted me to wear during the second Experience…yeah right.
- Don’t forget to read Psalm 119 this week…
- …also don’t forget about the class I’m offering on July 25th from 9am-11am where I’ll teach you how to study the bible.
- If you haven’t already signed up, e-mail me at gilbert@unitedworshipexperience.org.
- Nap time now followed by dinner with friends!
James Chapter 5
Note: This post is part of the James challenge where I encouraged everyone to read through the book of James (chapter per day) and to summarize each chapter in their own words and then give themselves a personal application step for the day. To follow is what I put. Please feel free to comment with your own summary and application point as well.
7-10-09 James Chapter 5
1. James begins by reminding us not to hoard earthly wealth or resources. He continues then by telling us to persevere, be patient and not grumble in the face of persecution. He concludes by reminding us that prayer should be our first option, not our last resort.
2. Today is my day off which also means it’s the day I sit down to pay the bills. As I’m going through our finances today I’m going to do a check-up on our financial situation. Are we being good stewards of all that God has entrusted us with? Have we found the right balance between saving for the future and being gernerous to others today? I’ll reconfirm to God that it’s all His anyway and that I’m open to what He wants.
James Chapter 4
Note: This post is part of the James challenge where I encouraged everyone to read through the book of James (chapter per day) and to summarize each chapter in their own words and then give themselves a personal application step for the day. To follow is what I put. Please feel free to comment with your own summary and application point as well.
7-9-09 James Chapter 4
1. Many times instead of trusting God for what we want or need, we don’t humble ourselves and wait for God’s timing to bring it to us. Instead we forge ahead with wrong motives and trample and slander people along the way to get what we want. James says is there any wonder that there are fights and quarrels amongst you. James goes on then to remind us that life is short. Therefore we shouldn’t be boasting about the future but rather taking it a day at a time.
2. Today in light of what we read I will try to fully obey what Paul instructed in Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself”.
James Chapter 3
Note: This post is part of the James challenge where I encouraged everyone to read through the book of James (chapter per day) and to summarize each chapter in their own words and then give themselves a personal application step for the day. To follow is what I put. Please feel free to comment with your own summary and application point as well.
7-8-09 James Chapter 3
1. The little things usually make the biggest difference. James says it’s no different with the tongue. What he’s getting at is our speech is so important, but yet we just blurt things right out, many times not thinking about the impact on others. James goes on to say that envy and selfish ambition are not wise.
2. James in chapter one said to be “quick to listen and slow to speak” now today he’s talking about taming the tongue. Anything you repeat like that must be pretty important, so today I will remember that like money, time and possessions, my words are a resource that God has given me and I must “spend” them carefully…in other words, I will be a good steward of my words today.
James Chapter 2
Note: This post is part of the James challenge where I encouraged everyone to read through the book of James (chapter per day) and to summarize each chapter in their own words and then give themselves a personal application step for the day. To follow is what I put. Please feel free to comment with your own summary and application point as well.
7/7/09 James Chapter 2
1. So many times we judge people by their outward appearance…do they have money, are they good looking, dress nice, etc. What is even worse is when we give people special treatment just because of one of the above. God doesn’t operate that way and wants us to love all people equally. James also tells us to “walk our talk”. It’s not enough simply to believe soemthing or say we believe soemthing, we prove we truly believe by our actions.
2. Today as I meet with people and go throughout our community I will consciously see all people as people whom Jesus loves and died for…nothing more and nothing less. Then if presented with an opportunity I will share that with them.