We have had a wonderful week at Vacation Bible School this week! We’ve had so many kids who had learned about God’s love for them through their studies, crafts, songs, and even some silly skits and videos. I was learning my lines for the skit on Wednesday when I came upon one of my lines. The character I played, “Scuba Do,” had this line: “Some of my friends find it hard to believe that there is so much life under the sea because you can’t see it when you stand on the beach.”
Archive for June, 2003
Dive In!
Luke 14:25-34
Sunday, June 29th, 2003
Christ Alone
Galatians 2:1-10
Sunday, June 22nd, 2003
It was just one week ago. Connie and I were out in the backyard working when Annie came out to tell us that someone was at the front door. I left my work and opened the front door to greet two young guys who were dressed like corporate executives in white shirts and ties. They had nametags pinned to their shirts. They introduced themselves and asked me if I was familiar with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I said, “Sure. I am a pastor at a church in Oklahoma City.” They began telling me about their church when I said, “I’m pretty familiar with the theology of your church. My theology is quite different from yours, but I want to tell you that I admire your passion and commitment.” I told them that I was pretty sure that nobody from our church was out knocking on doors on Saturday morning and neither was I.
Rise Up O’ Men of God!
Ezekiel 22:24-3
Sunday, June 15th, 2003
God has placed within the heart, hands, and soul of men incredible power to heal or hurt, build up or tear down, comfort or crush, and serve or enslave. Throughout history we can see glaring examples of both extremes. When men decide to do something…something happens.
Christ In You
Colossians 1:24-27
Sunday, June 8th, 2003
Unity in Diversity
Galatians 2:1-10
Sunday, June 1st, 2003
The Body of Christ is as diverse as the snowflakes that fall on the Colorado Mountains. In every corner of the globe you will find those who bow their knee to the King of all kings. When Christians gather across the planet you will find Chinese Christians singing their favorite hymns in the Mandarin language. In Nigeria-men, women, boys, and girls gather together to pray and dance to the beat of the drum. In many places in Russia today school kids learn to read English by reading and singing the Holy Scriptures. In Mexico, this very morning, Carlos Jimenez is singing “Gloria Dios” – “Glory to God!” with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Matamoras. In Ecuador, where missionary Jim Elliot was killed by tribesmen for sharing Christ many years ago, five of those who killed him are now elders in a church started by Jim Elliot’s widow, Elizabeth. In England, Princes and pipe fitters gather in ornate cathedrals, listen to the booming sounds of pipe organs, and recite the Apostle’s Creed.