I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to workday today. I don't know how many folks we had, but I would guess 40 or so. It was a great turn out. Thanks to Mark B. and Pastor P. who planned it.
We truly worshiped the Lord with callouses. That has really come home to me in Christian service. For instance, what we did today - mulching, planting, cleaning, working, etc. was all done 100% for the Lord. I mean, none of us would have been doing any of that if it wasn't for the Lord. As we dug, painted, sweat, it was songs of praises saying "Lord we love you, Lord use this property, Lord save people here, Lord exalt yourself here, You are great and worthy of serving."
May the Lord exalt Himself in our services tomorrow, and may He allow us to live in the joy of Who He is!
PW
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Theological Dilemma
Greetings Lighthousers on a beautiful spring day!
Last night at Prayer Meeting, after singing a song about being Redeemed - I posed the question to the congregation: "Who/What were you bought back from (redeemed)?"
Some responded "sin, bondage, smoking (true), Satan, etc." -- but that is really not the right answer. Jesus did not pay any of those things His blood to rescue us.
The correct Theological Answer (in my view) is: Who were you bought back from? - God's Justice.
It is God's Justice that held you separated from Him and under His wrath --- He paid Himself in essence.
I would be happy to field disagreement or other perspectives on this through my email address at pastor@lbcde.org
If you are an out-of-towner in one of the many states that visit this site, feel free to comment. I will answer your views in a future "Pastor's heart blog".
The Lord bless and keep you --- Praise His holy name for REDEEMING US !
PW
Last night at Prayer Meeting, after singing a song about being Redeemed - I posed the question to the congregation: "Who/What were you bought back from (redeemed)?"
Some responded "sin, bondage, smoking (true), Satan, etc." -- but that is really not the right answer. Jesus did not pay any of those things His blood to rescue us.
The correct Theological Answer (in my view) is: Who were you bought back from? - God's Justice.
It is God's Justice that held you separated from Him and under His wrath --- He paid Himself in essence.
I would be happy to field disagreement or other perspectives on this through my email address at pastor@lbcde.org
If you are an out-of-towner in one of the many states that visit this site, feel free to comment. I will answer your views in a future "Pastor's heart blog".
The Lord bless and keep you --- Praise His holy name for REDEEMING US !
PW
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Ice Skating Fellowship
The Kings Kids/Teens/Family Ice Skating was a real enjoyable time today. There was such a good spirit as about 70 Lighthousers "hit the ice". We actually did have one minor accident, and after a trip to the E.R., Scott Johnston is deciding not to do anymore "triple klutzes" on skates.
Scott is doing well and would appreciate your sympathy and mother-henning. All single ladies are expected to do their part. :) (for outsiders, Scott is single)
Well, we look forward to another Lord's Day tomorrow. Let's make a major effort at being a blessing, as well as getting a blessing. May sinners be converted, saints revived, and most of all our Lord and Savior be glorified!
Praise the Lord!
PW
Scott is doing well and would appreciate your sympathy and mother-henning. All single ladies are expected to do their part. :) (for outsiders, Scott is single)
Well, we look forward to another Lord's Day tomorrow. Let's make a major effort at being a blessing, as well as getting a blessing. May sinners be converted, saints revived, and most of all our Lord and Savior be glorified!
Praise the Lord!
PW
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Risen Indeed!
It has been a great Lord's Day today on Resurrection Sunday. The other side of the cross is a place of victory for Jesus and then for those that prove His resurrection power in their lives. This victory is ours to claim and act upon.
I hope that each believer that reads this will realize what Christ raising from the dead means in their life. There is victory over temptation. There is power to break the domination of sin over your body. There is hope in the midst of sickness that we will receive new bodies. There is hope in the middle of discouragement that we will be glorified as Christ is glorified.
I want to live with Paul to know Him and the Power of His resurrection. Will you pursue that knowledge also? His death and resurrection are real. There is power for your life because He is risen!
The Lord bless and keep you,
PW
I hope that each believer that reads this will realize what Christ raising from the dead means in their life. There is victory over temptation. There is power to break the domination of sin over your body. There is hope in the midst of sickness that we will receive new bodies. There is hope in the middle of discouragement that we will be glorified as Christ is glorified.
I want to live with Paul to know Him and the Power of His resurrection. Will you pursue that knowledge also? His death and resurrection are real. There is power for your life because He is risen!
The Lord bless and keep you,
PW
Saturday, March 22, 2008
He is Risen!
He is Risen!
I have given you a link to a document that I am going to share with you during the Scripture Reading tomorrow on the Resurrection. I did a short study on the "power" of the resurrection and what Christ raising from the dead did for us. There is great and wonderful truths in the verses I am sharing with you that I believe will be a great blessing if you just read the verses and meditate on their connection to Jesus living again after the crucifixion. If you cannot open the link, let me know via email, and I will post the document here in regular text form.
He is Risen Indeed!
Pastor
The%20Theological%20Victories%20of%20the%20Resurrection.pdf
I have given you a link to a document that I am going to share with you during the Scripture Reading tomorrow on the Resurrection. I did a short study on the "power" of the resurrection and what Christ raising from the dead did for us. There is great and wonderful truths in the verses I am sharing with you that I believe will be a great blessing if you just read the verses and meditate on their connection to Jesus living again after the crucifixion. If you cannot open the link, let me know via email, and I will post the document here in regular text form.
He is Risen Indeed!
Pastor
The%20Theological%20Victories%20of%20the%20Resurrection.pdf
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