Posted by Tom Welch on July 28, 2010 under News | 
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“Go and tell John what you have seen and heard” from Luke 7:18-23
John the Baptist was concerned and confused. His cousin, Jesus, was doing great miracles – miracles one would expect of the promised messiah. But the revolution was not being televised – yet. Where was the fiery reformer John was expecting?
So John asked the question, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” Read more of this article »
Posted by Tom Welch on July 14, 2010 under News |
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Asking God to do what only he can do.
Honesty is one of the reasons to love the psalms. The psalm writers share their hearts, bare their hearts, and know their hearts like nobody else. Â I was reading Psalm 119 this morning and was impressed with how well the psalmist knows his own heart deficiencies and calls out to the Lord to do what only the Lord can do: Read more of this article »
Posted by Tom Welch on July 7, 2010 under News |
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When Christians disappoint.
Who do you look up to? Who do you put on a pedestal? Parents? Pastors? Missionaries? Friends? What happens when you get up close and see all the warts and blemishes? What happens when you see more of the “old man” than you do of Christ in them?
We often say, “don’t trust in people, people will always disappoint you”. But when it actually happens we are shocked and disillusioned.
What do I do with that discouragement?
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Posted by Tom Welch on June 24, 2010 under Uncategorized |
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This week I am going to invite a “guest pastor” to share some powerful thoughts on battling a judgmental spirit by looking for evidences of grace. C.J. Mahany is a true gift to the body of Christ and encourages my soul every time I hear him. I would encourage you to read and/or listen to everything you can get your hands on by C.J. Enjoy…
Most people are more aware of the absence of God than the presence of God. Most people are more aware of the presence of sin than evidences of grace. What a privilege and joy it is in pastoral ministry and small-group ministry to turn one’s attention to ways in which God is at work, because so often people are unaware of God’s work. And much of God’s work in our lives is quiet; it’s not “spectacular.” It’s rarely obvious to the individual, and normally it’s incremental and takes place over a lengthy period of time. Read more of this article »
Posted by Tom Welch on June 18, 2010 under News |
New Classes Coming in July, Sundays at 9:15 AM
“Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets”
Candy Hilton leads this multigenerational class as we survey the prophets from Hosea to Malachi. Does God really tell his prophet to marry a prostitute? Do prophets really hear the call of God and run in the opposite direction? Does God “romantically” win the hearts of his wandering people?  One thing is for sure, you will hear the heart of God in all his tenacity and tenderness! For High School students through adults.
“Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace”
Pastor Tom will lead this class geared for all who are married and those who one day may be. In eight sessions we will apply what the Bible says about communication, conflict, romance, and intimacy. Based on the book by Gary and Betty Ricucci. For High School students through adults.
With great classes for the kids as well, this is a great time to connect (or re-connect) at Family Bible Hour!
