Best of - Matt Mielke - Sticks & Stones

This is a great reminder for us all. Name calling hurts. It doesn't stop with children. So many adults fall into the same trap, but they are better at covering it up to make it more "socially acceptable." Judging others hurts society. Talking behind people's backs has got to stop. If you have an issue with someone, address it head on...with gentleness and respect. Ask questions. I find that my original assumptions are wrong in one way or another. Orrin Woodward lays out an excellent pattern to use for conflict resolution in his book, Resolved. Check out Matt Mielke's powerful blog post:
 Sticks and Stones and Other Things.

Devotions - Repentance/ Forgiveness

I found these recent daily devotions to be excellent reminders of repentance and forgiveness in Christ. The history recorded of King David is a reminder that even the best of us fall short of God's standard. I know I fall short of God's standard on a daily basis, but God graciously forgives all my shortcomings. Sin drives a wedge between us and God, but God covers the gap for us, viewing repentant sinners as perfect in Christ. Don't get down because of your failures. You are a new and perfect person in Christ. Enjoy!

Devotion - March 14, 2013

Devotion - March 15, 2013

 

Koiné

Today I attended a very powerful church service led by the band, Koiné. The concert, entitled Footsteps to the Cross, walks through Jesus' ministry from the Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary. I got my mind refocused and my heart seriously re-engaged in God's word. This event was a great lead into holy week and Easter. 

Koiné is a very talented group and I was impressed with their video graphic design. I just thought I would share a portion of this service with you from You Tube. 
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness


More information at www.koinemusic.com

You can actually buy the entire concert DVD of Footsteps to the Cross. I bought it on the spot.