embarking on a journey

Years ago I memorized Hebrews 4:12 that says, “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” It’s one of my all time favorite verses to quote, because it’s so powerful.

I absolutely LOVE that God’s word is not just a bunch of words in an old book. It’s alive. It’s active. It’s sharp, like a sword. It has the ability to penetrate into the depths of our life and root out everything that’s ugly and broken. It’s able to unveil the hidden potential that God placed within us before we were born and reveal it to the light for us and the whole world to see and enjoy.

When I was in college a very well respected professor lovingly referred to as “Professor McGee” said something to me that has always stuck in my heart as so profound and true.

“The Word of God is an ocean that children can wade in and men can drown in.” Professor McGee

We are all about to embark on a journey of discovery that is God-led and God-directed. And every single one of our journey’s will be God-unique, not one even close to another. It’s an adventure I personally can’t wait to take, and one I look forward to hearing about from you!

“Lord, we submit our hearts and lives to you as we delve into the mysteries found in your Holy Word!”

Guest Blogger: Pastor Wayne Hedlund

Tomorrow’s text: Matthew 1:1-Matthew 12:50

newthru30 journey

The Word of God is so transformative in its power...and we will be unleashing that power over the next 30 days in our lives on a whole new level.

8.28-9.26

• 5 Sundays walking through New Testament passages
• daily devotional blog entries
• reading plan available at Elim Gospel Church's website
• NT on cd or mp3 available at our resource center located in of church lobby
  
• Community Groups Fair September 26 after 9 & 1045am services.

Smith Wigglesworth, a man of great faith who demonstrated the love and power of God in such a remarkable way during his lifetime, built his entire life and ministry on 4 principles:

1. Read the Word of God.
2. Consume the Word of God until it consumes you.
   
3. Believe the Word of God.
4. Act on the Word of God.

"Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that proceeds from the
mouth of God." -Jesus

Looking forward to taking this 30 day journey together!

myths that make you miserable.

08-22-10 - The Naked Truth 03 - Joshua Finley from EGC on Vimeo.

swedish fish.

Every parent knows that you can't always give your children everything they ask for.

If Anna and I made that mistake what kind of situation would we find ourselves in???

• we'd own more animals than the Bronx zoo...
• our home would be filled with a hundred different kinds of "swords" from outside...
• the boys would be practicing how to drive a car before they learn how to ride a bike...
• Judah would live on french toast...
• and Jesse would be a steady coffee drinker before his 3rd birthday!

Even though as a Dad I can't always give my kids everything they think they want, there are times where I should say "yes" to their requests.

The other day I was checking out of Walmart with my son Judah when he asked for some candy. He kind of gave me one of those looks as if to say, "I know what you will say but for some crazy chance I'll ask anyway."

In that brief moment I felt the Holy Spirit nudge me to just say "yes".

I've never heard the Holy Spirit lead me to buy swedish fish before. I realized that as a person that represents God the Father to my children, I never want to grow up thinking that God is stingy, distant, grumpy and uninterested in blessing them...even in the area of their "wants" that are far from "needs".

You don't have what you want because you don't ask God for it. (James 4:2)

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Jesus in Matthew 7:11)

For $.64 the Holy Spirit helped me not miss the chance to model for my son a gracious and giving Heavenly Father. (even if he did have to agree to share half the package with his brother after they both finished their dinner:)


In what ways could you be more generous and giving?

In what areas of your life should you break out from predictable, default answer of "no" with a surprisingly generous "yes"?

newthru30

300 Seconds - 08-10 - New Thru 30 from EGC on Vimeo.