Wednesday, August 25, 2010

That You May Know

11 And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. I John 5:11-13

Monday, August 23, 2010

Be Still And Know...

Beach Baptism Bash - Oh Yeah!

Horizon Community Church baptized 6 people at the beach yesterday. The Student Ministry took many adults and students to the beach following the 10:00 AM service and myself and many others joined them later in the day for a Baptism Bash at the beach. What a wonderful time. Prior to the baptism those being baptized, their parents, grandparents and some friends gathered around for introductions, celebration, encouragement and an example of how the baptism would happen when we stepped into the ocean. Waves coming and people being plunged. Good times. Parents baptizing their children, people celebrating, photos being taken and videos being made. It was a Holy partying time. God spoke. People all around us, even the surfers, paused, observed and listened. Those involved with Horizon encouraged each other, met knew people and worshipped God on the beach. May HCC continue to share the hope found in God through Jesus Christ with those all around us and world wide.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Following God

The task Thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil,
In all my works Thy presence find,
And prove Thy good and perfect will.

Thee may I set at my right hand,
Whose eyes my inmost substance see,
And labour on at Thy command,
And offer all my works to Thee.

Give me to bear Thy easy yoke,
And every moment watch and pray,
And still to things eternal look,
And hasten to Thy glorious day

Charles Wesley

God's Will Stated Clearly

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Following God's Will - Control

Monday, August 16, 2010

Prayer For God's Guidance

“My Lord God I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.

But I believe that my desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it.

Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.”

Thomas Merton

Hearing God - Online Article

Hearing God's Voice

God's Will Quote

"God guides us first through his Word, then through our heartfelt desires, then the wise counsel of others, and then our circumstances. At that point we must rely on our own sound judgment… . God gave each of us a brain, and he expects us to put it to good use."

Bruce K. Waltke, Finding the Will of God

The Voice Of God

And he ( Elijah) came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah? I Kings 19:9-13

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Monday, August 09, 2010

Back From The Texas Trip

The Nethery's are back from our venture to TX. We had a really good time visiting with High School friends and their families, seeing and hanging out with relatives, driving almost 4000 miles, and staying the night in 10 different places. We lived out of the back of the van for most of the trip and became very good at loading and unloading the van. During our time to and from TX we had many naps, laughs, meals and discussions in the Toyo. While in the great state we had many naps, laughs, meals and discussions. Gracious friends and family allowed us to step into their lives and enjoy their homes and company. What a blessing. What a priveledge it was to visit with people who are loving, solid, caring individuals.

I thank my God every time I remember you. Phillipians 1:3

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