This blog can be summed up in one sentence, so here goes. Jesus SAVES, programs don't!
Lately I have been convicted that instead of sharing Jesus with people, I have been sharing programs. Programs don't save!
Take for example an unbeliever at work. He says, "so you attend East Valley Bible Churh." To which my quick reply is "yes!" and then I dive into what areas of ministry I am involved in at EVBC. He was not asking me to explain what attending a service would be like or what ministries I am in. Yes, his statement "so I hear you attend East Valley Bible Church", does allow for conversation, but as a believer the answer that needs to be given is: Yes, I attend East Valley Bible Church, let me tell you about Jesus who is at the core of our church and the reason we have the ministries I am involved in.
Programs and ministries get people in to hear and learn about Jesus, but programs don't save! Jesus does!
Believer - are you taking the opportunity to tell your unbelieving friends about Jesus or are you stuck in a rut of telling them about programs that provide fun and friends but not salvation?
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
My First Blog
I decided that I should finally try this whole blog thing out. The purpose of my writing madness will be to explain the many experiences of being sanctified. My biggest desire is to glorify God in this dark, yet very useful place called cyberspace.
Besides studying God's word I enjoy studying economics, business, politics. Besides writing about the radical transformation God has caused in my life, I desire to write about movies, economics, societal issues, and books I am reading.
My prayer is that this blog will:
- Encourage others to think deeper
- Encourage others to know that they are not alone in their pursuit of God
Ephesians 1:7-10
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 which he lavised upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. (ESV)
This is redemption - that Christ would die for me.
Besides studying God's word I enjoy studying economics, business, politics. Besides writing about the radical transformation God has caused in my life, I desire to write about movies, economics, societal issues, and books I am reading.
My prayer is that this blog will:
- Encourage others to think deeper
- Encourage others to know that they are not alone in their pursuit of God
Ephesians 1:7-10
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 which he lavised upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. (ESV)
This is redemption - that Christ would die for me.
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