Does God care about SmackDown?
Posted on: August 19, 2008 ·
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My youngest son occassionally gets migraines. It is something he inherited from me. They are very painful and I wouldn’t wish them onto anyone. When a migraine happens, all the sufferer cares about is getting rid of it. That usually involves medicine and sleep. What does this have to do with SmackDown?
The honor of baptizing your child
Posted on: August 18, 2008 · Print This Post
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It was a great night last night. We baptized 1 young lady (Chelsea) and 5 young men (Alex, Andrew, Brett, Gabe and Nick). Baptisms at True North are always special. It was extra special for me because I got to baptize my son Nick. I’m really proud of the young men and women at True North. Weekly, they serve as student helpers in our kiDZ ministry. Without them, True North would not be able to provide child care during the Sunday service. Last night, six of them stepped forward in front of friends and family and gave God the glory that He deserves.
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I signed up for Facebook the other day for no other reason than a friend asked me too. So I’m still a rookie or nube in this new world of social networking. Let me tell you what I believe are some of the benefits of joining Facebook and using it regularly, although, I’ll probably leave a lot of things off the list due to my nube status.
Could you give up your family for God?
Posted on: August 14, 2008 · Print This Post
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Mosab Hassan Yousef was born the son of one of the most influential leaders of the militant Islamic group Hamas, but has now renounced his faith, left his family behind in Ramallah and is seeking asylum in the United States.
I left everything behind me, not only family. When you decide to convert to Christianity or any other religion from Islam, it’s not (enough) to just say goodbye and leave, you know? It’s not like that. You’re saying goodbye to culture, civilization, traditions, society, family, religion, God — what you thought was God for so many years! So it’s not easy. It’s very complicated. People think it’s that easy, like it doesn’t matter. Now I’m here in the U.S. and I got my freedom and it’s great, but at the same time, nothing is like family, you know. To lose your family —
Steve Harvey introduces Jesus Christ
Posted on: August 13, 2008 · Print This Post
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When we started the Fanatic series, we asked the question “When was the last time you were overwhelmed in the presence of God?” I found this video of comedian Steve Harvey a while back. If you have a couple minutes, watch several thousand people become overwhelmed.
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A prize better than Olympic Gold
Posted on: August 12, 2008 · Print This Post
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I stayed up late Sunday night to watch the men swim the 4X100 relay. In case you missed it, Jason Lezak, who was swimming the anchor for the US made one of the most amazing comebacks I have ever seen and placed first by .08 seconds. What I enjoyed even more was the post race.
Are you a fanatic?
Posted on: August 11, 2008 · Print This Post
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I am really enjoying the Fanatic series. Today, I went to the bottom of my Tshirt drawer and dug out a KISS concert shirt from 1996 which I never thought there would be an occassion to wear to church. It was nice to sit in the audience and participate in the music and just sit and listen to the message. Jon mentioned in his message (listen to podcast) that the average Christian gives God 10 minutes a day and the TV 4 hours.
Free Byrd - The Power of a Liberated Life
Posted on: August 8, 2008 · Print This Post
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I just finished reading Free Byrd - The Power of a Liberated Life by Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd. My brother Jason sent it to me last week and at first I wasn’t exactly sure why. But half way through the first chapter it became very evident that I would thoroughly enjoy this book. Byrd writes a very raw and honest account of his life and struggles as a man, father, son, husband, professional baseball player and Christian. Hats that I and many men can relate with. (I wish I played pro ball!)
Mission - Service
Posted on: August 7, 2008 · Print This Post
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Service - True North will be a place that unashamedly challenges people to live lives of complete service - in our relationships, our community, and our world.
At True North Church we think that the way a person lives is just as important as the message that we speak. That’s why we stress and encourage people to live lives that are on mission in the world. We believe that when the living Jesus is “put into action” that our relationships, our community, and our world are stronger and healthier.
Mission - Community
Posted on: August 6, 2008 · Print This Post
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Community - True North will be a place that stresses connecting with a smaller group of friends to journey through life together.
Nobody should go through life alone. God designed each of us for relationship. Small Groups are an essential part of who we are as a church community. We believe that experiencing life together is just as important as participating on Sunday mornings.
Small groups provide friendships, help, encouragement and many intangibles to your everyday life. Isn’t that something we could all use?
71-Year-Old Ohio Preacher Convicted in Road Rage Case
Posted on: August 5, 2008 · Print This Post
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CINCINNATI — A 71-year-old Cincinnati preacher has been convicted of aggravated menacing, after another motorist said he waved a gun and cursed at her.
Mission - Worship
Posted on: August 5, 2008 · Print This Post
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Worship - True North will place high emphasis on worship experiences and participation, leading people to connect with God.
Jon did a great job discussing Worship in his message on Sunday. Listen to the podcast. Worship is more than the music on Sunday morning although the word worship certainly is used to describe it. Worship involves all aspects of our lives.
Are we on mission?
Posted on: August 4, 2008 · Print This Post
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Our mission as True North Church is to see lives changed as we journey together toward being passionate followers of Jesus.
To help accomplish this mission we have a simple and understandable process.
- Worship - True North will place high emphasis on worship experiences and participation, leading people to connect with God.
- Community - True North will be a place that stresses connecting with a smaller group of friends to journey through life together.
- Service - True North will be a place that unashamedly challenges people to live lives of complete service – in our relationships, our community, and our world.
Are we on mission?
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Fanatic. What do you worship?
Posted on: August 1, 2008 · Print This Post
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When was the last time you were overwhelmed in the presence of God?
Join us this Sunday for the first week in the 3 part series Fanatic which asks the question “What do you worship?”
Mark 7:37 (New International Version)
People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
When we see Him
Posted on: July 31, 2008 · Print This Post
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Revelation 1
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid.”
Revelation was written by the Disciple John in obedience of a vision he had while imprisoned on the Island of Patmos near the end of his life. In the preceding scripture, John describes the beginning of his encounter with Jesus.
Live well, live wisely, live humbly
Posted on: July 30, 2008 · Print This Post
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One thing I’ve consistently prayed for is wisdom. As a child, I remember being told the story of young King Solomon. God was pleased with Solomon for asking for wisdom above all else. That story stuck with me and wisdom is my prayer. I believe that wisdom is the root of all trees that bare fruit.
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Do we have the courage to ask?
Posted on: July 29, 2008 · Print This Post
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Psalm 139 (NIV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
ABC Class Update
Posted on: July 28, 2008 · Print This Post
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The ABC Class was held yesterday morning. As a result, 6 young men accepted Jesus into their lives! Congratulations go out to Connor, Gabe, Alex, Brett, Andrew and Nick. Sounds like a baptism party will be coming up soon!
New Jersey Man Killed by Flying Cocktail Glass
Posted on: July 28, 2008 · Print This Post
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NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities say an 80-year-old New Jersey man died from injuries suffered when his wife hurled a cocktail glass and struck him in the head.
Secrets of the Heart
Posted on: July 28, 2008 · Print This Post
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Yesterday, I taught in our elementary class. The lessons over the summer have related scientific experiments with Bible verses. This lesson’s experiment used a UV light to expose Quinine in tonic water and related it to a passage in the book of Hebrews.
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