Welcome to my personal opinion!

How has your point of view been determined? On what do you base your belief system? What shapes your opinions?

All of us look at our world around us and interpret what we see based upon our most basic beliefs. This perspective is often referred to as our "worldview." We see what goes on in the world and our world view determines whether we think those things are good or bad, positive or negative. And that worldview also determines how we will react to everything that we encounter. So you see, it really is a matter of perspective.

Up front I will confess that I hold to what is known as a Biblical Worldview. My commitment to the Bible as being the Word of God, and my faith in the One revealed to us in that totally unique book and through His Holy Spirit has provided the lens through which I view the world around me.

So, if you choose to read what I have written there will likely be some things you will agree with and some which you will not. That will be determined by your own personal worldview.

My hope is that what I write will challenge you to better understand what you have chosen to base your worldview upon, and if it is not based on the unchanging Word of God, that you might become convinced, like I am convinced, that His Word is truth and serves to guide the believer through life's journey toward the "abundant life" Jesus promised in John 10:10.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Are you alive?

"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here. He is risen!" On this Easter Sunday we celebrate the reality of the announcement of the angels who met the women who had come to prepare Jesus' body for a proper burial. The late hour of his death three days before did not allow the Jews time to perform this task before the beginning of Sabbath (sundown on Friday).

Just a brief thought for today . . . how alive are you? You may be thinking, "I'm as alive as I can be. My heart is beating and my lungs are pumping oxygen." Sure, you may be physically fine, but what about your spirit? Are you filled with the life that only Jesus can provide? Most people today simply go through the motions of life, but don't experience the abundant life our Lord promises to those who allow Him to live in and through them. On this very special day would you ask the Lord to open your eyes to the life He has ready for you? Would you pursue a stronger relationship with Him so that you can follow His direction for your life?

I hope that your Easter has been a wonderful day of worship of the risen Lord, and enjoyment with your family. Andy and Alan were both here today which is a real treat these days. Worship at Central Park was so special, not only because it is Easter, but because it was the first day for our new Pastor, Jackie Kay, to be in the pulpit. The worship center was filled with 417 in attendance. It is my prayer that we will see that number regularly very soon!

Let's live out each and every day as though it is the day on which we will meet Jesus in our heavenly home!

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  1. SweetieApril 12, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    It was a great day for us at church! We are so thrilled with Brother Jackie and Sweet Libby's presence in our family! How exciting to know God is moving and our church family is growing! I especially loved the points about are you compelled to share our Lord, share the blessings we're receiving and share the love He has for us? I know that is exactly the way it is...God IS so good to all of us!
    hugs!
    Sweetie

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