This Saturday evening Lawson Baptist is hosting it's annual Rock the Block. We began this event a couple of years ago to give young people an alternative to Halloween. We've seen many attend and enjoy the games, the food, the hayride and all that goes with the evening.
This year we're amping it up and including a concert and a guest speaker. The Crusaders from Magnolia will be here to bless us in song. When Lawson Baptist began the Fifth Sunday Singings a few months ago, they were our first guests. I can truly say, God moved that evening and I am really looking forward to hearing them again.
In addition, evangelist Jack Daniels will speak. Although I haven't heard him, I have heard of him. What I have heard is that he is truly a man of God with a powerful message.
So bring the kids, bring the family, bring the neighbors and anyone you can find to Rock the Block this Saturday beginning at 6 P.M.
Then, the following morning, the Crusaders and Jack Daniels will be leading our Sunday morning service with a potluck lunch to follow.
Ya'll come. You will be blessed!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Principles To Live By
I wish this was original, but its not. I found these six principles to live by and they should be incorporated into all our lives.
1) Don't worry when you are doing your best. God accepts no less but He demands no more.
2) Don't hurry when success depends on accuracy. Proverbs says "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."
3) Don't form conclusions until you have all the facts. We need to remember to "do unto others as we would like them to do unto you."
4) Don't believe a thing is impossible without trying it. When we are in God's will, our work can be a platform for Him to do amazing things.
5) Don't waste your time on trivial matters. What is it that only you can do best? When you answer that question you will know what you should do.
6) Don't think that good intentions are an acceptable excuse for doing nothing. Examine your life and get specific about what you should do.
In James 2:17 we read, "Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." We are not saved by our works but God has given us purpose. Let's make a difference!
1) Don't worry when you are doing your best. God accepts no less but He demands no more.
2) Don't hurry when success depends on accuracy. Proverbs says "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."
3) Don't form conclusions until you have all the facts. We need to remember to "do unto others as we would like them to do unto you."
4) Don't believe a thing is impossible without trying it. When we are in God's will, our work can be a platform for Him to do amazing things.
5) Don't waste your time on trivial matters. What is it that only you can do best? When you answer that question you will know what you should do.
6) Don't think that good intentions are an acceptable excuse for doing nothing. Examine your life and get specific about what you should do.
In James 2:17 we read, "Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." We are not saved by our works but God has given us purpose. Let's make a difference!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Pay Caesar
The other day we had to pay, like most folks, our property tax. I understand that this is important. Our county government depends on this tax to maintain our local government. Still, it hurts the pocketbook! I was reminded of of Pauls' letter to the Romans in Chapter 13 as we are told to "Render to all what is due then: tax to whom tax is due."
This brings us several points to ponder.
1) You must pay for your government. Again, it hurts sometimes to pay but I am convinced we live in the greatest country in the world and it must be funded.
2) You must pray for our government. It is very easy to criticize our political leaders but do we take time to lift them up to God?
3) You are to preach to your government. Understand...what is morally wrong is not politically right.
4) You are to participate in your government. Not in parties or policies but in principles. Get involved. Your vote counts. And please be informed.
Pray for America. We deserve judgement from Almighty God but pray for mercy.
This brings us several points to ponder.
1) You must pay for your government. Again, it hurts sometimes to pay but I am convinced we live in the greatest country in the world and it must be funded.
2) You must pray for our government. It is very easy to criticize our political leaders but do we take time to lift them up to God?
3) You are to preach to your government. Understand...what is morally wrong is not politically right.
4) You are to participate in your government. Not in parties or policies but in principles. Get involved. Your vote counts. And please be informed.
Pray for America. We deserve judgement from Almighty God but pray for mercy.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Encouraging Words
I have often said that encouragement is one of the most important gifts a Christian can have. There have been many times when I've felt down, confused, upset or even questioned my calling when a fellow believer came at the right time to lift me up. Proverbs 16:24 says that pleasant words are health to the bones, and that is so true.
I found it interesting to learn that C.S. Lewis, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writer of The Lord of the Rings were professors together at Oxford University. The two men would often meet and discuss their writing projects. Tolkien was the one who inspired Lewis, an athiest, to study Christianity which led to his conversion. Lewis at the same time encouraged Tolkien to not give up his writing and have his works published. Imagine if these two literary giants had not encouraged each other!
Everyone needs to be encouraged. Look around. You'll find someone who needs those pleasant words. What you say to them may encourage a person to do something great. And you will be blessed.
I found it interesting to learn that C.S. Lewis, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writer of The Lord of the Rings were professors together at Oxford University. The two men would often meet and discuss their writing projects. Tolkien was the one who inspired Lewis, an athiest, to study Christianity which led to his conversion. Lewis at the same time encouraged Tolkien to not give up his writing and have his works published. Imagine if these two literary giants had not encouraged each other!
Everyone needs to be encouraged. Look around. You'll find someone who needs those pleasant words. What you say to them may encourage a person to do something great. And you will be blessed.
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