Planning A Day of Solitude (Excerpt from “The Life You’ve Always Wanted” by John Ortberg) I also need extended times alone. I try to withdraw for a day once a month or so, and sometime during the year I try to have a retreat for a couple of days. Retreat centres designed for such experiences […]
Reviewing the Day with God Be still for a moment and quiet your mind. Acknowledge that Jesus is present. Invite him to teach you.Go back in your mind to when you first woke up. Watch that scene, as if on video. This may lead you to pray for patience, greater love, courage, forgiveness, or other virtues. Continue […]
Titles of Jesus: “You are (my)…” “I love You (my)…” “Blessed are you Jesus (my)…” “Glory to You…” Christ the KingChrist our SaviorRedeemer KingHealerDelivererMost HighFortressKing of the UniverseSon of GodPrince of PeaceBread of LifeKing of kingsName above all namesLight of the WorldLion of JudahLord of AllWord made FleshLord of LordsBelovedMessiahLamb Who was SlainAlpha and OmegaLiving […]
I’ve heard it said “There’ll be no Thanksgiving this year”But Covid can’t just make thanksgiving disappear.Perhaps big family get togethers won’t happen, that is true,It all depends on what Thanksgiving means to you. Now, while this pandemic is raging through our land,Our Governing bodies have taken an astronomic stand.They have drawn up rules and guidelines […]
Welcome to part 4 of “The Life You’ve Always Wanted” series, entitled “The Practice of Celebration” premiering here and on our YouTube channel this Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 10:30am. Note: If you are joining us live for the premiere at 10:30am, you can head over to this week’s YouTube Premiere page and join us […]
*Note there is a Youtube playlist below the sermon video. They are songs that fit the theme of the message if you want to use it in some way. Worship: Dance along with Bethel Kids – Deep Cries Out Thanks: Everyone share something they are thankful for. Prayer: Have everyone share a prayer request. Take […]
Worship: Listen to a Worship song (If you need suggestions you can use one from the YouTube Playlist for this week) or express something that you are thankful to God for. Welcome: Check In – Did anything happen in your life in response to last weeks challenge?If you were having a joyful day, how would […]
An excerpt from John Ortberg’s book, The Life You’ve Always Wanted (Chapter 3: Training vs Trying pages 57-58) On the diagnostic side, sin can be divided into two general categories: sins of omission and sins of commission. Sins of omission involve not doing those things we ought to do; sins of commission consist of things […]
Welcome to part 3 of “The Life You’ve Always Wanted” series, entitled “Training vs. Trying” premiering here and on our YouTube channel this Sunday, October 4th, 2020 at 10:30am. Note: If you are joining us live for the premiere at 10:30am, you can head over to this week’s YouTube Premiere page and join us in […]
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Theme: Train Yourself for Godliness *Note there is a Youtube playlist , they are songs that fit the theme of the message if you want to use it in some way. Worship: Dance along with Bethel Kids – You Are Good Thanks: Everyone share something they are thankful for. Prayer: Have […]