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1. Vicki Doughty wrote:

I am continualy amazed at how good God is. He is always there preparing the way and covering us in all situations. Things happen in our lives so we in turn can uplift and help others going through the same thing. He is a God that uses us, mere little people, to be the hands and feet of his son. I feel priviledged every time I get to help someone through a loss or difficult time. Because that is God reminding me of how much He was with me and how much He is going to be with that person now. He is allowing me to help them in ways others helped me in my time of sorrow. I am glad I can be in the now and step out of the box.

Mon, June 23, 2008 @ 10:23 AM

2. Da Sciple wrote:

I've been making an elementary attempt at participating in what God is doing NOW. The most apparent way has been opening my hands to the poor. In recent months I've been honored to be a part of what God is doing in meeting the needs of people in distress while pointing them to Jesus.


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Da Sciple

Mon, June 23, 2008 @ 10:42 AM

3. Sean wrote:

I DO love that it's not about how perfect or clever I am! It's about showing up, being present and being open. I sometimes pray and will and will and pray for something to happen and when I'm all mustered out of this God steps in and simply makes it good.

Mon, June 23, 2008 @ 1:11 PM

4. Greg Wallace Dolmage wrote:

I got the opportunity to talk to a large group of people about the Shalom of God. More importantly this led to deeper conversation with a close friend of mine who realized that he was not allowing God to heal his brokenness, nor was he allowing God's holistic peace (shalom) to enter his heart. So I gave what I could. I told him, "Even though you don't believe it, I think the world of you. The crazy thing is that God loves you more than I ever could. So if you are unwilling to love yourself, then you believe that both God and I are fools." Again, it wasn't perfect, but it is what I could offer. And it blessed.

Mon, June 23, 2008 @ 1:13 PM

5. ken dingle wrote:

What greg wrote is so true. In GOD we trust. the sooner that became real to me joy came along with the freedom that Christ promised. I know that i don't corner the market on to much of anything. But GOD owns the market and we win. As the years of brokeness and hurt have gone by there is a peace that is seeping into my heart. Somedays are better than others. But i know with flaws and all i am loved. I cannot imagine living life without His Word, fellowship and prayer. Words cannot ever describe how i feel. But my actions can. Jeff Nord was a prime example of a kind Godly man. I will miss him and look forward to seeing him soon. Love you all KenD

Mon, June 23, 2008 @ 5:03 PM

6. Alecia Streelman wrote:

I was assigned to the after-service prayer team last Sunday. Lots of times I just stand there because no one comes up to pray, but I realized after Ken's message that that's as much my problem as others'--the door on my box is as closed as theirs. So this time I just went and found someone to pray for. I find that even if they don't ask for themselves, most people won't say "no" if you offer to pray for them. So in the context of this conversation they shared that they had just decided as a family to drop an activity that had been consuming a lot of time and energy and now sensed God calling them to use that time in some other "out of the box" way. We prayed for blessing on their decision. Like always, when I'm obedient, God shows up: I was blessed by their honesty and enthusiasm, I think they sensed God's approval and blessing on them and I think God was blessed because we were united in heart and purpose, doing something that should be as natural as breathing for people who follow Jesus.

Tue, June 24, 2008 @ 7:10 AM

7. casually speaking wrote:

I was left with a sinking feeling in my stomach after God's teaching through Pastor Ken's words on Sunday. The word picture that came to mind after worship was the rich man that walked away from Jesus after He told the man to sell all and give all to Him. The man walked away very sad, for he was very rich. I do not consider myself and family very wealthy although we have alot. But my thought was am I giving enough? Does getting in on what God's doing NOW mean that we as believers must empty our bank accounts, become destitute, and live life with absolutely nothing, waiting for divine inspiration about our daily food, occupation, etc.? Or is it a mindset?

Casually speaking

Tue, June 24, 2008 @ 12:12 PM

8. Da Sciple wrote:

Casually Speaking. Good questions there.

I once felt the same way and had the same types of questions. I would often look at the early church and the church in 3rd world countries today and then compare myself with them only to become very sad most of the time. God has since shown me in His Word how he calls some of us to some things, and others to other things... 1 Cor. 7:7

Biblically speaking, being a believer does not mean the things you listed are a must for all of us. In fact there not a must for any of us. There are however those who are gifted in the area of giving according to Romans 12:8. One thing to remember is that we are never required to do anything past repentance and faith. This doesnt mean that good works wont flow from us... they will, and naturally as they are bi-products of being born again, but we should never feel as if we have to do certain activities. Christ died to free us from bondage and not to enslave us to any laws, religion, or duties. Thats called legalism.

Pray and ask God if this in fact was The Spirit compelling you to examine yourself in these and other areas, and whether or not you've been given the gift of generous giving. We're all encouraged to give cheerfully... some of us however have been given the gift of giving generously.

Hope this helps. It's only my .02 though so dont rely on it.. go to God's Word and get your knee pads out :)

Wed, June 25, 2008 @ 3:15 PM

9. susan wrote:

Wow Da Sciple what a great reminder. That "good works" are a by product of our faith. That is when we know deep in our guts that we are dearly loved by God. That we know with every ounce of our being that God is good and what He does is good we can't help ourselves. We will respond by using our gifts. We will love more freely, forgive more easily and live out the great commission so that others can live more abundantly while here on earth.

Sat, July 12, 2008 @ 1:49 PM

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