Spirituality . . .

I went on a chaplain call for a local agency this week. Taking calls is not all that unusual, however each one has their own unique signature. This one included a lot of spiritual people. Not the kind of spirituality that I am used to, mind you but spiritual none the less. A middleaged woman had succumb to heart issues and we were waiting for the coroner to come and do their work at the scene. Many of the indviduals on scene were from a 12 step program which emphasizes the spiritual nature of healing that you need to over come addictions. Expression of grief is always unique in every group of people you come upon. We had native american spiritualits, spiritual coaches and all kind of other spirtualists mixed in. I felt surrounded by the non-Christian spirits of all kinds. There was one Christian in the mix of people and him and I took time out to prau that God would create peace in that chaotic environment and that God would let His presence be felt.

For Such A Time As This . . .

Today it was my turn to preach. It is always a blessing to spend several days reading and contemplating the message of scripture. The message today came from The book of Esther. Esther's uncle tells her to take advantage of the moment because God has placed her in the right place at the right time to do the right thing. Esther steps up and does the the right thing and saves her people(God's people) from certain destruction. This scripture speaks to us in the middle of one of the worst finacial crises that has come along in years. It is our time to stand up, it is our time to speak up and proclaim Jesus as our savior. This week rejoice that you belong to Christ. If you do not know the Christ story contact me in the comments section and we can discuss what it means to have Christ in your life.

God is in control . . .

It has been a wild week. Most of the things that I have watched God do this week I can only keep within. I have seen God working in lives of people who were in despair about their life situation last week and now hope is in their lives. I have witnessed lives turned upside down this week because their workplace has cut their job. Several of these folks are still waiting to see what God is going to do for them in the future. I can only tell them that God cares and that he knows the pain they are in.
I get to preach this week. Mike is in Tacoma,WA. Sermon Title: For such a time as this! Esther steps up to the plate for her people and saves many lives from the destruction of Haman. How many of us need to step up to the plate and take a swing, to saves some souls? I pray to speak Gods word this week. Pray for me.

Veggietales . . .

The latest Veggietales movie has been released and we will have a viewing of this new movie tomorrow at the building. Free popcorn, free drinks all are invited, no admission. Abe and the Promise 4pm - 6 pm.