What Have You Been Hearing?

This month at Community Church we have been listening together. We have sought clarity about how to respond to the growth of Community Church. We are at the beginning of an exciting season as we are seeing an ever increasing number of people come from an ever increasing radius around Mount Pleasant.   It is clear to the elders that it is time to make some important decisions. So, during the month of February, through the disciplines of prayer and fasting, we have drawn near to God. And God has spoken in many ways.

I have heard many, many stories of people who have received answers to prayer during this time. I have heard stories of people who have said that this was a time of significant growth spiritually. I have heard others say that they sense God preparing us for the biggest impact we have ever seen in central michigan.

What is God saying to you right now? As we close this month of listening, it is time to hear from you. I am asking our entire community to take a few moments and share answers to a few questions. Share your thoughts by clicking on comment.

1. How has God been moving in your life lately?

2. As we think about the growth of Community Church and our mission of reaching our community, what has God been saying to you?

3. What next steps do you sense God calling you to make?

Insights at the Dinner Table

We are in the middle of the second week of an emphasis on prayer and fasting! Together we are taking 15 minutes a day to pray for our spiritual development and for clarity about how we respond to the growth of Community Church. We are also practicing the spiritual discipline of fasting or self-denial.

We were sitting at the dinner table with the kids tonight. Shelle and I have chosen to fast from Wednesday lunch to Thursday lunch and during that time to focus on prayer. As the kids ate, they peppered us with questions. “Why aren’t you eating?” “Where are your plates?” We did our best to explain to a 10, 6 and 4 year-old the purpose of fasting

Bully God

What does it take to be God? The Greeks talked about gods who were supernaturally powerful. You have Zeus the sky god who ruled with his lighting bolt from on high. You have Aphrodite who had a supernatural level of love and sizzle. The Romans considered

At the Heart of the Trinity

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Give New Meaning to “Thank You”

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The Best Recovery Plan

Have you heard enough about the plans for economic recovery? I have been watching some of the 2012 presidential contenders wrestle over the best way to bring recovery to our nation. Our country definitely needs recovery and its not just financial. In fact, the kind of recovery that so many people need is recovery

Good Arguments

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