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Why Do Great Leaders Embrace Their Brokenness - Peter Scazzero
Unless we're willing to be vulnerable and give God space in our lives to heal our broken hearts we're doomed to repeat the behaviors used to anesthetize that brokenness. Healing is available in an intimacy that few pursue in Christ. Peter Scazzero explains it from a leadership perspective. Click Here to watch on YouTube or follow the link below to our site.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 05/01/2020
Like A Light In A Dark Place - Pastor Joe Focht
II Peter 1:19 - We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts. (KJV) The North Star - the day-star - is what the Word of God should be like. The light that shines before the full day rises. Let's dig into God's Word in these tumultuous times. Click the link or visit our YouTube Channel to watch this video.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 04/28/2020
Lost My Mojo – How ‘bout You?
Last count, 40 days in lockdown. Social distancing and sheltering in place - our new vocabulary. No matter how grounded you may be as a believer, the times we find ourselves in are extremely difficult. Emotionally, psychologically, financially, physically – you can add your expletive in advance of each word. We need to name it. For many, it’s anxiety, fear of the unknown, sickness, grief if you’ve lost someone close to you, and a new normal. Except nothing…
Categories: Restored in Him, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 04/24/2020
Is All Truth Relative?
Reminding myself of what my step 4th cousin 6x removed, John Adams, once said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” See how I worked my lineage into that? Ancestry.com holds a treasure trove of facts if you’re willing to do your homework. As has become an annual tradition for me I ask God what His focus word is for the…
Categories: Spiritual, Life | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 04/11/2020
The Art of Neighboring
Earlier this week Dave Runyon, the author of The Art of Neighboring reached out to Water Street Mission to offer a new resource to individuals and their churches. Here is the resource he developed, called the COVID-19 Neighboring Toolkit (linked). Feel free to utilize this in any way you see fit with your friends, family or church. We think it is a great reminder and guide for loving our neighbors in this unique time. In addition to this toolkit, Right Now Media just…
Categories: Understanding Love, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 04/09/2020
A Very Present Help In Trouble - Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge in times of trouble. In light of the days in which we are living, we must anchor our faith in the knowledge that Creator God is our PRESENT help. More so than the threats around us. These are the birth pangs that precede the events predicted in His Word. They will increase not decrease as God desires to draw each of us closer to Him. Watch on our YouTube Channel here: A Present Help in Trouble Or click below to link to our website for viewing.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 04/04/2020
Calm the Storm
The disciples experienced two different types of fear when they were on the lake with Jesus. When a storm came, they were in ‘great danger’ (v.23) and the disciples were afraid. They woke Jesus and said, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’ (v.24a). Jesus ‘got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm’ (v.24b). He said to his disciples, ‘Where is your faith?’ (v.25a). We see…
Categories: Walking With God, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 03/30/2020
Vlog #12 Where is Your Soul Anchored?
For many, these are uncertain times. Fear has a way of gripping us when we are faced with illness and even the prospects of death. COVID-19 seems to have a mind of its own and is no respecter of persons. What should our response be? What is the anchor that you need to hold onto? In Hebrews 6:19 the writer reminds us "We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain." HOPE is the anchor of our soul. It'…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 03/17/2020
Is All Truth Relative?
Reminding myself of what my step 4th cousin 6x removed, John Adams, once said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” See how I worked my lineage into that? Ancestry.com holds a treasure trove of facts if you're willing to do your homework. As has become an annual tradition for me I ask God what His focus word is for the coming year. A…
Categories: Walking With God, The Reality of Our Present World, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 02/29/2020
Video: Cast Your Cares on Him
None of us get away unscathed in this life. Wounds and trauma inflicted on us by others or our own doing can wreck a life. BUT, we can cast our cares on Him. He's waiting to comfort and direct us in a better way. A way that's focused on Him and His love. The Bible tells us that hope is the anchor of our soul. Pastor Joe shares encouraging words as we relinquish all to Him. To see this brief video click on the link or visit our YouTube Channel.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 02/25/2020