Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11 Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Thought for the Day: Yesterday, Cypress Creek Christian Church hosted an event for the Coastal Plains Area of our denomination. The event was entitled, “Creating a Culture of generosity.” Though the turnout from the other churches
Scripture: 1st Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. Thought for the Day: It was a doctor by the name of Eric Schaud who made the simple statement, “It takes two wings to fly.” Of course it does. We all know it to be true, yet if we do, why is it that we seem so shocked when the church doesn’t
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Thought for the Day: Rev. Loren Strait,
Scripture: Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Thought for the Day: My friend Eric recently referenced a billboard outside of Indianapolis that read, “In these times what matters is self-worth not net worth.” How many of us agree with the sentiment, but still struggle to appreciate
Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2 (the Message) Oh, thank God – he’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! Tell how he freed you from oppression… Thought for the Day: A while back, we hosted Rev. Geoff Mitchell who is starting a new church outside of Chicago. One of the members at the new church, Chris Baker, is a tattoo
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 9:11-12 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Thought for the Day: Frank Clark was a politician for more than 50 years (1885 – 1936), including 20 years representing Florida in
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Thought for the Day: Last night, my family and I were watching the
Scripture: Matthew 20:26-27 [Jesus said,] It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave… Thought for the Day: This morning in worship I am going to reference Thomas Merton who was a Trappist Monk, poet, social activist and Christian mystic. He once wrote, “Pride makes us
Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thought for the Day: On this day in 1928, the first ‘iron lung’ respirator was used at a children’s hospital in Boston. In the years that followed, there would be so many people all over the world
Scripture: Psalm 146:5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God… Thought for the Day: In our stewardship program this year, we are creating a bucket list of those things we’d like to see happen. Maybe it feels like wishful thinking or a far fetched fantasy, but if discernment is our process and a passionate resolved begins to