The Most Chilling Money Verse Ever

by Heather Koerner

Some people have a "life verse." There's just something about a particular verse, or a particular passage, of the Word that strikes them. It sums up their experience with the Lord. Or maybe it articulates their hope, or what they hope that Christ will accomplish through them.

Usually, they love to share it. And I love hearing it and the testimony behind it.

But I don't have one.

read the article...

http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001546.cfm

One dictionary defines authentic as…

Authentic = not counterfeit or copied

Another defines it as…

Authentic = genuine; real

Sometimes, however, something appears to be real or authentic, but on closer examination it is found to be a forgery.

In the world of art, a forging artist paints or sculpts a work in the style of a famous artist in order to pass it off as having been created by the famous artist.

The concept of forgery always involves deceptive intentions on the part of the forger or the seller of the work.

Ephesians tells us we are God's work of art. How, then, do we tell the difference between a forgery and the real thing?

Come worship with us, Sunday, and find out.

Something to ponder...

Every time you turn on the news, lately, it seems there is another public outcry about Atlanta Falcons' quarterback, Michael Vick, and his being charged for conducting dog fights. Commentators, public officials, animal rights activists, and many others have all taken to the airwaves to condemn the act and the man. At least one US Senator, on the Senate floor, railed against this "barbaric" act.

Let me say, upfront, that there is no excuse for animal cruelty and anyone convicted on such charges deserves to spend time in jail. But, all the media attention and condemnation made me wonder...

The brutality of abortion takes human life...where is the same outcry?

Civil war and genocide plague Africa...where is the same outcry?

People die every day from starvation...where is the same outcry?

Are these not also barbaric?

Have we become a society where the brutal death of eleven dogs causes us more anquish than the loss of millions of inocent lives?

Cancer's Unexpected Blessings

By Tony Snow

Blessings arrive in unexpected packages—in my case, cancer...

finish the article at:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/july/25.30.html

Going All Into the World

by Hunter Schimpff

So what sort of generation are we going to be? That thought struck me the other day. Fifty years from now, how will history label us? The Google generation? The MySpacers? The self-centered? The selfless? The idiots? Did you know "idiot" comes from ancient Rome, and it originally signified someone seen as selfish who often withdrew from participating in society?

finish the article at:

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life_article.php?id=7462

Back from a productive and relaxing week at Green Lake, WI.

Look for new posts, Tuesday.

Sermon Schedule

I'm spending this week putting together the sermon schedule for the fall and outlining a schedule for the winter and spring. If you have suggestions for sermons, series, topics, or things you think need covered, send a comment.

Also, if there are subjects people keep asking you about at work, or school or in the neighborhood, and you think a series on those subjects might attract them to worship, let me know as well.

Worship

Join us for worship, this week.

Jim Stinespring will be preaching, at both the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:15 a.m. worship times, from Isaiah 58.

We look forward to seeing you in worship.

Hearing God's Voice

The life group I am a part of is using John Ortberg's series entitled, God Is Closer Than You Think.

John Ortberg says that one of the things you need to do in order to hear God's voice is to "cultivate a mind where God dwells." Our problem is that there are two entities competing for control of the mind. One is the sinful nature...one is the Spirit. Romans 8:5-6 reminds us that one leads to death, while the other leads to life.

One way we can cultivate a mind for God is to meditate on the things of God. However, worries and concerns many times cause us to worry rather than meditate. We fill our minds with worry about things that are happening, or not happening, in our lives. Those things divert our focus away from God.

But John Ortberg says,"If you can worry, you can meditate." What he means by that is in both cases, worry and meditation, we are turning things over and over in our minds. One is positive, while the other is negative. So, instead of turning your worries over and over, we should be turning God's promises over and over.

Pretty soon, your mind is cultivated for God. So, no matter what comes your way, it is the voice of God you naturally hear...guiding, supporting, strengthening, encouraging, and comforting.

If you can worry, you can meditate. Direct your mind's efforts in the direction that will bring life.

Welcome

Welcome to the new and consolidated blog of Clarksburg Baptist Church. Beginning July 15, the two former blogspots (emmergentwannabe and cbc-life) will not longer be active. Please change your favorites address from one of these to: www.clarksburgbaptistchurch.blogspot.com