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More on Politics

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:00 +0100

As pastors, we aren't supposed to endorse candidates. It's part of what we are held to by the government, and I think this is wise. But...

...that does not mean we should be silent. I read two blogs today that pointed out useful things, and they were in some ways related to Steve's message this last weekend on judging.

This one is like the"remove the plank to see the speck" idea...and more.

http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1366_practicing_p [...]

Hope Beyond American Politics

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Ok. I admit it. It has been FAR TOO LONG since there has been a post to this blog. It's been a busy summer for us all. But here is a stab at an entry to get this rolling again. If nothing else, it will get some blood flowing for some...

Nearly every weekday, I go to Taco Bell for lunch with the guys. And they have a TV there. I don't have network TV at home, so I was mesmerised by the map showing all the airplanes in the air at one time following a gl [...]

If It Wasn't So Disturbing, It Would Be Funnier

tkquick198@comcast.net — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Ok,

I know some of you like your pets. But I am really hoping none of you have taken things to this extreme...(you may have to watch a 30 sec. commercial to get to the video)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_rKrMBB9UY&feature=related

Wild Tower (video)

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Ok, this was cooky. I can't even imagine it. In part, I suppose this explains where some of that $4.21/gallon I put in my tank this morning goes to...

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Babies who die and the goodness of God

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Tonight in Jim's sermon on Romans 5:12-21 we hit a passage of scripture that became precious to me a few years ago. While this is a fairly complicated passage of scripture, it is nonetheless worth digging into.

As John Piper once said, "If you rake, all you get are leaves. But if you dig, you just might find diamonds." This has been my experience with this passage. Jim did an excellent job of explaining the core concept: our main issue is not th [...]

Reflections on this week's Sermon--wrath.

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

This past weekend, Tim talked in the message about how a proper understanding of the wrath of God is necessary for an appropriate understanding of the love of God. Today I was reading an exerpt from a sermon by 16th century preacher Jonathan Edwards entitled "The Excellency of Christ" . Here is what he said...

"There meet in Jesus Christ, infinite justice and infinite grace.

"As Christ is a divine person, he is infinitely holy and ju [...]

Koutiala Hospital Update

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

You may have read in The Loop about the medical mission that Debi Foster from our church has taken up. Here are some links to some videos from the other side of the world where the supplies she is securing are going. This one is a little more home grown...but good.

The Folly of Hoarding

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Last night was the second night of Financial Peace University here at the church. We have about 90+ folks enrolled. This morning, one of my friends who is also taking the class sent me this link with the following picture in it...

Too old to have a baby?

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Last week in Jim's sermon, he talked about Abraham and Sarah having a baby when they were really old--into their 90's. He alluded to the world record for having a baby...here it is .

Summer Sermon Series Input

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

This summer we'll do a Top 10 sermon series where we take the top 10 topics that you want to hear a sermon on and preach through them over ten weeks.SUBMITTING YOUR IDEAS IS NOW CLOSED. THE POLLS ARE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1. SO VOTE TODAY! Here's how to weigh in...

VOTE!

STEP ONE: Give us your topics. These mig [...]

Horn tooting? Sure--Jesus' Horn

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I post this article not to brag on our church. Ok, maybe I do. But while many of you know the story, many of you do not. Read the last sentence in this article from the Arlington Times.

This is just a shining example of the kind of initiative-taking we want to see happening all throughout SPCC as we share the love of Jesus with others. And may HE get all the glory.

Hope When Money is Tight

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I've been preparing for facilitating the Financial Peace University course coming up on May 28. I was checking out a few things on Dave Ramsey's website, and ran accross this inspiring story about a guy who just had his power turned off. Dave gave him some great counsel that may be good for you or someone you know. If you are interested in taking the class, email me at bryan@spcc-cma.org . We have over 60 folks signed up now and have a little room for some more. Childcare space is v [...]

On The Road Again

tkquick198@comcast.net — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Having made it through two weeks of running with no problems other than sore muscles, my achilles has started flaring up again: DRAT! (So much for my brilliant self-diagnosis on the Statin drug)

So, I took the last week off and will give it another whirl today or tomorrow. Maybe I'll have to try running a bit slower, if that's even physically possible. I think they call that "walking fast."

At least it looks like I will finally have the opportunity to run i [...]

When Someone Steals Your Church

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I read this blog today about a church plant that had their trailer (with all their stuff in it for church services) stolen. The short of the story is that they posted billboards around their community with some interesting sayings. I found the following one funny but pointed at the same time. Clever.

CHURCH TRAILER THEIVES:

You just robbed God. I wouldn’t worry about the cops.

Others on the site are a little over the top for m [...]

Back On The Road Again

tkquick198@comcast.net — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Yesterday marked the first time I ran outside since last September. It was nice to be running in the fresh air again. Although the pace was slow, I was able to chug my way around my 6 1/2 mile route in Marysville. Tomorrow morning's 4:30 AM run will be the true test of my commitment. It's supposed to be raining. After battling achilles tendon issues for seven months (I believe due to side effects from taking a Statin drug for my cholesterol), it was finally nice to do more than just w [...]

Our Purpose, Molecularly Speaking (video)

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

A friend of mine sent me this video link today. I am directly reminded of the verse in Colossians that Jim used a while back that serves as the backdrop of the first part of our purpose statement as a church: "Celebrating the supremacy of Jesus Christ..."

Perhap a Hobby Might be in Order? (video)

tkquick198@comcast.net — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Check out what the Waggoner boys do in their spare time. Sweet!

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Muslim Conversion Struggle (video)

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I got this link today from a friend of mine. Really a powerful, aching moment for this woman who wants SO badly to become a Christian.

http://takeyourvitaminz.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-is-powerful.html

Follow-up to Tim's Sermon

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Here is a video that one of you sent me as a follow-up to Tim's sermon on the wrath of God this weekend. In it, John Piper talks about the practical implications of knowing about the wrath of God for things like dealing with your spouse.

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=5c10e873bf3842afb46a

The Verse That I Wish Was in the Bible But Isn't

bryan@spcc-cma.org — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

"Jesus Wept." That one is in there. John 11:35. But "Jesus was keeled over, laughing" is not there. And oh how I wish it was. I thought about this further this weekend during Jim's Easter message.

I often hear people talk about God having a sense of humor. I suppose it is possible, but it has always been a bit of an exegetical stretch to me to see that in scripture. Mark Driscoll preached a sermon on humor , and while it made several assertions that God has a s [...]