Renovation Update

5 things I am excited about

1. The Renovate project. God is using it to prepare us for some awesome things!

2. Small Groups start in 2 weeks.

3. The announcement my friends are making Wednesday.

4. Football is back.

5. We finally found a new car for Angela.

Day 6

Acts 8:26-40

For Reflection

There are people waiting for us to tell them about salvation through Christ. When God calls us to do something it is because it is time for it to be done. Often we may miss out on God opportunities because we debate whether or not God is telling us to go. Do you seize divine moments or do you miss them because you are trying to convince God that he doesn't have the timing right?

Day 5

Acts 7:1-60

For Reflection

Stephen boldly proclaimed the truth in spite of the consequences. Are you that bold? Then the dude forgave those killing him! Do you forgive others easily or do you hold grudges for little things?

Aren't we on the same team?

So a few weekends ago we had a garage sale to raise money for missions (Speed the Light, for those who know). It was a ton of work but well worth the payoff. Looking back there is one interaction from the whole weekend I keep coming back to...

I was temporarily the guy you pay for the junk you buy and this lady came up to check out. It was later in the day so our prices were already super low. Anyways this lady proceeds to try to negotiate with me for lower prices. Everyone was doing that so up to this point I'm okay. Then she throws this line out, "Well I am an evangelist. I travel all over speaking. So could you give it to me for cheaper." WHAT! So the fact that you "work for God" is a reason you should get a discount at a sale that 100% of the proceeds are going to support his kingdom. I don't get it. Aren't we on the same team? Shouldn't you be willing to support missions since your life is missions?!

Since then I've been wondering how often I try to use my position at the church to get a perk or bonus. My prayer is that I don't use the Kingdom of God for personal gain. How about you? Do you ever find yourself trying to use God as a bargaining chip in life? Post your thoughts.

In the end I let her have the item for $1 cheaper than we were asking, so if anyone wants to donate a single dollar to make up for it, please feel free.

Day 4

Acts 5:17-42

For Reflection

Reread verse 41. Are you serious? Rejoicing because of suffering and persecution! 

Do you avoid standing up for Christ because of possible persecution or do you embrace it and rejoice in an opportunity to represent Christ?

Day 3

Acts 4:3-31

For Reflection

Why do you think God was so pleased with the believer's prayer for boldness? (vs29)

Pray for boldness for yourself today and see what God does.