It's been a rough day for me guys but I wanted to take a minute and lay out the prayer requests that you mentioned for this week. Please remember these things during your daily prayer time.
1. Family and Friends of Cody Helm
2. Kid on Adam's bus
3. Adam's friend's Grandfather
4. Morgan's surgery
5. Dennis King and Phillip Tomlin (traveling for work this week)
6. Expectant mothers in the church
7. Richard Phillips (just had back surgery)
8. HillSongs
9. Me....it's been a rough day.
If you have any more that need to be added, send me a text or post a comment here.
See you guys on Wednesday! Call if you need anything!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Difference In Translations
There are many different translations of God's word. Some people feel it's wrong to use anything other than the King James Version and some people find a version they like and stick with it. Personally, for general study I prefer the New International Version, however I will often cross reference with other translations to get a different perspective on a passage. As I was studying tonight for my lesson tomorrow, I came across a great verse that really struck a chord with me. Read it below and really spend a few minutes letting the meaning sink in.
Hebrews 12:1 (New Living Translation)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Now one of my favorite translations is The Message. In my opinion it is a very modern version of the Word and can be easily comprehended. Here is the same verse from The Message.
Hebrews 12:1 (The Message)
Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
Wow! Tell me that isn't awesome! I would encourage you guys to find a translation that you like for your daily bible study, but also to reference other versions to help drive the point home.
Hebrews 12:1 (New Living Translation)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Now one of my favorite translations is The Message. In my opinion it is a very modern version of the Word and can be easily comprehended. Here is the same verse from The Message.
Hebrews 12:1 (The Message)
Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
Wow! Tell me that isn't awesome! I would encourage you guys to find a translation that you like for your daily bible study, but also to reference other versions to help drive the point home.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Getting back on track
Well it's been a while since I've posted and I'm trying to get back on track with that. I really think this is a good way for me to get information out to you guys. Not very many of you seem to use email and it's a lot easier to type on the computer than it is on my phone. Plus if you check back in here every once in a while, you may be reminded of something you've forgotten. I will do my best to post something at least once a week. I was thinking that I would try to do it on Monday's and could post the prayer requests that you guys mentioned the day before. That way you can pull them up whenever you have your personal prayer time (which I hope you are having).
So...here are some things that I want to remind you of.
1. We need a youth group name. I want you guys to come up with this cause I am not creative enough and you will like it more if it's yours. If you need to, google "youth group names" and look there for ideas
2. Be thinking about what you'd like to do to the youth room. It is your room and it's completely up to you. However, if you want something other than folding chairs, you'll have to help me find it.
3. Don't forget the Third Day concert coming up on October 17th. If you haven't given my your $10 yet, I need it soon.
4. We have a mission project coming up on September 12. We will be working on Bro. Kenny's grandma's house. She really needs some help so I'm really praying that you guys turn out for this. It's a great opportunity to serve and receive a blessing.
5. On September 13 we will start a new Sunday night bible study. The first part of it will be based on the life of Christ. I'm really excited about this and think that you guys will enjoy it.
So...here are some things that I want to remind you of.
1. We need a youth group name. I want you guys to come up with this cause I am not creative enough and you will like it more if it's yours. If you need to, google "youth group names" and look there for ideas
2. Be thinking about what you'd like to do to the youth room. It is your room and it's completely up to you. However, if you want something other than folding chairs, you'll have to help me find it.
3. Don't forget the Third Day concert coming up on October 17th. If you haven't given my your $10 yet, I need it soon.
4. We have a mission project coming up on September 12. We will be working on Bro. Kenny's grandma's house. She really needs some help so I'm really praying that you guys turn out for this. It's a great opportunity to serve and receive a blessing.
5. On September 13 we will start a new Sunday night bible study. The first part of it will be based on the life of Christ. I'm really excited about this and think that you guys will enjoy it.
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