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I thirst for God, the living God.
Psalm 42:2, HCSB
When can I come and appear before God?
God should be our greatest desire, and coming into His presence through reading the Bible, prayer, and being with the Church are the start. Our hope is eternity through Christ.
17 years ago this day, God blessed me with an amazing helper and friend, my wife Caitlin.
She has been with me through years of want and years of plenty.
We have encouraged each other through college degrees, and she made it possible to finally finish my M.Div. after two attempts and two schools.
We have been members (or “members”) of six churches, four of which I have been in leadership roles of some capacity. She has helped me grow in Christ and as a leader, especially as a pastor. This has helped me step into a new pastoral role, and she is an amazing pastor’s wife.
I know she has grown in Christ, for I have seen it, yet I pray she continues to grow deeper in her love and commitment to Christ and in drawing others nearer to Him.
She’s also beautiful and has become quite the amazing cook!
To quote The Beatles, “and I love her.”
Thank You, Lord, for this blessing. May we be a picture of Christ and His Church.
I love you, Caitlin!
Signed,
Daniel
Our congregation currently has communion on second Sundays each month (though I would like to begin moving toward more often), so I will wait a week on following this advice.
Also, it is good advice, for we remember that this ordinance is a connection to our Lord and Savior who has called us to fellowship with Himself.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: This Sunday: Enjoy Communion at Church Today.
This Sunday: Enjoy Communion at Church Today
I know this is a persistent issue at my old congregation and now, and not just a need for elders but to help new elders to be faithfully, consistently growing in truth, leadership, and humble service.
(Including those of us currently serving in this capacity.)
Daniel
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement allow you to live in harmony with one another, according to the command of Christ Jesus
Romans 15:5, HCSB
God is faithful, and He calls us and empowers us to live in the fellowship of the Trinity with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13, HCSB
God is faithful, and He seeks us out and draws us in as we also seek Him. Believe in His promises and goodness for eternity, knowing He can save us.
“The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.”
John 7:38, HCSB
God is faithful, so we can put our faith in Christ, the truly faithful one who went to the cross. He then sends us the Holy Spirit to live in His faithfulness.
When I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Psalm 56:3, HCSB
There is no fear in love, and God is always faithful and our source of love. Trust our faithful Lord.
Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.
Hebrews 4:9, HCSB
God has a purpose for everything and everyone. Sin and it’s effects are not His ultimate purpose, but He will give us rest from all toil and suffering and has purposed us now to lead others to that rest.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1, HCSB
God is faithful. He did not make everything without a purpose, and He will make all things new, beginning in every heart that believes in Christ.
a simple man of God 