Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  The wind has pretty awesome.  But I am sure you know that.   One of the first times I remember learning this was when I was a teenager.  A friend from church took my fishing on a local lake in his small boat.  He was a pretty awesome guy.  Same guy who sold me my first truck, taught me how to duck hunt and even hired me to stack tires in his warehouse. Any one it was a beautiful day, or we thought it was.  It began pretty calm as we were fishing for stripers.  If I remember correctly, it was a special season.  You put two or three hooks in line and would troll catching fish.  It was cool. That was until the wind picked up.  It was a big lake near Tulsa, Oklahoma, and as the wind picked up our little boat was being pushed further and further across the lake.  We ended up a long way from where we put in the water and were not able to get back across the lake.  He tried hard. A nice fellow took us the many miles back to the...

  God did not make us His puppets.  It is not about us giving up our free will.  This is about becoming the person or the people that God intends us to be. We continue our series at The Community Fellowship “like Him” where we see how God is transforming us to be like Jesus.  So many parts I want to share with you, but first remember some important verses: John 10:10  NLT   The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. God is a giver.  Satan is a taker.  It is our choice who we will follow. Galatians 5:17  NLT   The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. Get this.  There is a battle going on, but we can’t see it.  Understand th...

  Here are just a few of the why verses.  I mean these are some of the things that stand out as most important and what make us stronger.  Think through, pray through and push through these and the others that stand out to you. God First.  That’s why! Isaiah 55:6  CSB   Seek the Lord while he may be found; call to him while he is near. Psalm 46:10  NLT   “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” God’s Wisdom.  That’s why! James 1:5  NLT   If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.  Proverbs 3:5-6  NLT   Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Serve Others.  That’s why! Proverbs 31:8-9  NLT   Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice fo...

  When we come to know how much God loves us, our life will change.  It changes how we see ourselves and how we see others.  It changes how we worship God and even how we believe what He says. Psalm 86:5  NLT   For you, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive, abounding in faithful love to all who call on you. Read this song is by Cory Asbury “ Reckless Love”   Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me You have been so, so good to me Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me You have been so so kind to me   Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the 99 And I couldn't earn it I don't deserve it, still You give yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God   When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so good to me When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me You have been so, so kind to me…   There's no shadow Y...

  Proverbs 17:6  GW   Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children. Today, I want to take a few minutes to tell you about 4 of my favorite things.  Yes, today’s e-devotion is a bit more personal and maybe a lot of bragging about things I am very proud about. Those 4 things are our grand children. Maybe you have one or more of these.  Julie and I love our children, and we have been blessed with 3 great kids and now 2 awesome son-in-laws.  And those kids have now given us 4 gifts of grand children as of today. Well, today number 4 arrives.  This sweet little girl should be here Wednesday morning born to our oldest daughter, her first child, and our son in law.  We are so excited to be able to celebrate with them and to meet this little one. Over the past four years we have done this a few times, and I can tell you that these children tug at my heart.  I got stories.  I have memories.  I have...