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 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!
Posted by Tom Welch on June 12, 2010 under News |
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“We had to celebrate and be glad†– Luke 15:32
The parables in Luke 15 follow a similar pattern: Something is lost. That something is found. So somebody throws a party. Pretty simple.
But how do we wrap our minds around the idea that God likes to celebrate? We are used to thinking of God sitting austere, disinterested, and disconnected from our emotions. A God that parties is not in our mental filing cabinet.
Yet it is clear from Luke 15 (and a bunch of other scriptures) that God truly celebrates. But what does God celebrate? What makes him throw parties?
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