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Bible Verse of the Day:
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” - Psalm 33:12
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From the Pastor:
Easter's Outcome
-- Posted by Sandra Smith on 18 Apr 09 11:48 CDT
As I write these words, and as you read them, both of us are in the presence of the living Christ.
That is the ultimate outcome of Easter.
None of us lives alone. In every difficulty, every sorrow, every disappointment, every joy, every victory, Christ is with us.
In fact, it is in every event of our lives that we experience the power of Christ’s resurrection.
This has been a wonderful year for wildflowers in the Houston area. I’ve never seen the pink evening primroses (those little pink flowers on the side of the road) bloom
so abundantly.
Every year, they get mowed down by the millions. The hot sun beats down on them in the summer time. Weeds spring up all around them. They endure drought, floods, and little kids who pick them for their moms. And yet, every year, they come back, pinker than ever. Their roots grow deep.
In the same way, we are renewed by the power of Jesus Christ. The deeper we root ourselves in him, the more we will thrive, grow and give glory to the God who made us.
Easter is not a one-day event. Every day is an Easter day. And that makes us love Jesus more and more.
Happy Easter time to all of you!
And remember, there is always a place for you at Cokesbury United Methodist Church.
Peace to all,
Sandra Smith
Pastor
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Opinions (Words of Faith from Fellow Christians):
Dug Up
-- Posted by Anne Adams on 20 Jun 09 07:00 CDT
"We interrupt our regular broadcast to bring you this new bulletin." The announcer's voice was intense. "We're getting word of a plane crash north of Dimwit Junction and early reports say there may be serious injuries. Rescue crews are on the way. Stay tuned to Dimwit Junction Radio to get the latest news. We now return you to your regularly scheduled program."
"I wonder what's going on there." Lorraine turned to her husband. "That sounds like a tragic accident, but since it's Dimwit Junction radio, I wonder how accurate it is. Dimmies don't always get the facts right - in
fact they can get mixed up on a lot of things."
"Yeah, I know what you mean," her husband replied. But they do play nice music."
A few minutes later there was another bulletin - this time from a reporter at the scene. "This is Dimmie Horace at the scene of the tragic plane crash north of Dimwit Junction. Here's the latest: a small two-seater plane was attempting to land at the airport when it missed the runway and crashed into the nearby Resthaven Cemetery. Rescue crews have arrived on the scene. That's all I have right now, so we'll return you to the studio. Stay tuned for the latest update."
Lorraine continued with her housework waiting for further news. Then after an hour, the music was interrupted by another report. "This is Dimmie Horace again at the scene of the plane crash at Resthaven Cemetery and here's the latest. Authorities have determined that the plane's pilot was Dimmie George and his son Henry was his passenger. Rescue crews are continuing to dig at the crash site. Oh, here's the Sheriff! Let me see if I can get him to give us a statement...Oh, Sheriff, this is Dimwit Junction radio - can you give us a progress report on the rescue work here at the cemetery?"
There was a pause and another voice came over the air. "It's a great tragedy! In fact, this might be the worst air disaster Dimwit Junction has had! Our rescue crews have been hard at work and so far they've recovered 30 bodies. We're expecting the number to climb."
"That's terrible!" The reporter gasped. "But what about the pilot and his passenger?"
"Oh, they weren't hurt at all - and they're assisting with the recovery effort!"
That's silly of course but like those Dimmies sometimes I do the same and dig up what should have remained buried, and in particular past faults and failures. It’s usually because I worry that I’ve failed God, but it's all so futile because if I've confessed my faults then God has not only forgiven them but also removed them. So why should I dwell on what God has forgotten? And why should I be wallowing in the past when God's challenges await me in the present and the future?
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Divine Thermals
-- Posted by Anne Adams on 10 Jun 09 09:20 CDT
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40;31, NIV)
Eagles are lazy Sounds like a strange statement, but what else would you call it if they soar for long periods with out flapping their wings? They sure have it easy!
Acutally, it has nothing to do with the eagles' efforts (or lack of them) but they can do it because they instinctually
utilize naturally occuriing thermals.
It works this way -
thermals occur when the sun heats the air and it begins to rise, creating updrafts. Then as an eagle soars highs above the earth to scan for possible prey, he spreads his wings and rides the updrafts, gliding for long distances with little wing effort, circling from one updraft to another. We often see other birds such as hawks, falcons or vultures using the same thermals.
Isaiah had probably seen eagles or or other large birds in his homeland using the technique so he utilized this image to show how God provides for his children. For just as the warm elevating updrafts give the eagle the lift to soar with little effort, so does God's loving provision and encouragement provide the lift and power to finish the tasks he has for us.
After all, when God calls us to new challenges he knows that we may become physically or even spiritually weary and might even lose heart or become disillusioned. So he offers us his strength, encouragement and insight to not only sustain us during the task but also enable us to complete it.
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