remember Dr. King and more

We all need to remember. But those memories cannot be the handcuffs that lock us up. Let them be the keys that free us to life and abundant life.

Take for example, from yesterday’s sermon, what Joshua was led by God to do for the people. Joshua took the place of Moses who was known by all, had shown the people how to follow God and how to see as well as enjoy the present of God. Directly Joshua heard “be strong and courageous”. The only way to be that would be to in the word of God and know that God is with you.

Joshua 1:9 NLT

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Another way to learn from the past is to learn from the example of those who lived with faith and so much more. So much was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we stop remember Dr. King and listen to his words and follow his learn

Dr. King literally spoke up for those who could not or would not speak up. He wasn’t perfect but a great example for us. Listen in…

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

That is a small selection of some of the things Dr. King said and based on how he lived. May we too leave a mark on people so much so that will change us and others.

There is much more to remember or to learn from. I challenge you to stop and remember just a little bit today. For us it is a snow day, and for much of the east coast, as we thaw out. The things that we remember will help us walk even closer to God.

Psalm 77:11 NLT

But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.

Francis Chan's "Forgotten God" (brand new book)

One of the most powerful preachers, writers and leaders of our time, in my opinion, is Francis Chan. His first book, Crazy Love , revolutionized my thoughts about God's love as well as my interacting with God. Now it is time for a brand new book from Chan being released tomorrow, September 1st. The book is Forgotten God . This is a phenomenal book about the power that Christians and the church can and must tap into. All of it is within the Holy Spirit. Francis talks about the power that was seen in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit began to move among people. It is true that many have avoided or maybe forgotten what the Holy Spirit is all about. And like the Savior who poured out His life and blood so we have reason to rejoice, we were made to lay down our lives and give until it hurts. We are most alive when we are loving and actively giving of ourselves because we were made to do these things. It is when we live like this that the Spirit of God moves and ac...

inspiration from C.S. Lewis

There are many people, past and present, who get our attention by what they write or say or share. For me C.S. Lewis is one of those. He was a prolific writer who continues to grab the attention of thinkers from many different points of view. Lewis first grabbed my attention when I was in 5 th grader, and our teacher, Mrs. Foy, shared The Chronicles of Narnia with our class. It was a powerful time that this dreamer opened doors to thinking like I had never lived before. He wrote of faith, of far off places and of strong figures who found their character rooted deep in God. C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and died in 1963, 7 years before I was born. It wasn’t until his 30’s that under the influence of his friend Tolkien that he came to be a Christian. He was raised in a traditional church going home, turned away from God as an Atheist in his teen years and through trying to stay away from God and faith returned to God with...

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Search This Blog