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speak up!
I attended a meeting last week to discuss the ongoing issue of violence in my city.
It was an amazing situation for me to be sitting at the table with ex-cons, ex-drug dealers, and ex-gang members.
There were people (mainly men for a change) who, for the most part, used to be part of the problem themselves.
They want to reach back and make difference in the areas of our city that are most affected by negative influences.
We discussed everything from crime to education to jobs.
It was a good start and prayerfully we can keep it up.
It’s amazing how in a small/mid-size city with plenty of churches, there doesn’t seem to be much of a movement from the religious community when it comes to the problems that are occurring.
Silence is deadly, in my opinion.
speak the word!
“In righteousness you will be established; You will be far from oppression, for you will not fear; And from terror, for it will not come near you.” (Isaiah 54:14)
double for your trouble
My guy, Jason Curlee, had his church campus almost doubled in one week last week.
check it out here
I am blown away by the stories that I read abut all over the country on how God is doing His thing.
It inspires me and it builds my faith.
…double in 1 week…hmmmm…..
To see how that works in my neck of the woods, I am going to put my faith on the line.
I am going to believe God to double the results of my efforts.
1=2, 2=4, 4=8, 8=16, etc.
Although my church plant is still months away from being launched, I am going to ramp up my efforts to make a difference in the community and impact people with the love of God.
do it NOW!
I am going to a meeting this week to talk to some people in our community about stopping the violence that has plagued our area for years.
Already this year we have had too many shootings and deaths occur.
I often wonder why, in a city of over 150,000 residents and 100′s of churches, there is not a big push to make a difference in certain areas of town.
Why do we go to church on Sunday but never really act on the Word that we hear from the pulpit?
I am sure it is safer to remain in our comfortable seats and get our ears tickled.
What I don’t know is how can our spirits be at ease when so many are living (and going to hell) without knowing the possibilities of what they could really be?
All of our buildings and church programs don’t mean much when there are people still outside the church without Christ.
We build bigger churches but our hearts are cold as hell.
jumpstart 3/29
“…..All things are possible to him who believes”
Mark 9:23
It has been said that faith is not knowing that God can, but knowing that God will.
As a Christ-follower, we get the built-in benefit of unlimited possibilities.
We get to play on a team, where even if it’s the bottom of the ninth inning, and there are two outs, we can still win.
So even if you’re sick, HEALING is possible.
If your marriage is crumbling, RESTORATION is possible.
If there is chaos in your life, PEACE is possible.
If you are broke, PROSPERITY is possible.
Give God a chance to make your impossible POSSIBLE.
Father, thank You for allowing us the opportunity to be on your team.
Thank you for making things POSSIBLE. All we have to do is BELIEVE.
We trust only in Your Word. We rely totally on Your Spirit.
Give us the courage to continue on, inspite of the way things may look.
We believe that You are faithful to do what You said You would do. Amen.
students need God
Pete Wilson had a post where he stated that as many as 50% of college students have thought about suicide and 16% of them have seriously considered it.
Read it here
My wife and I recently started leading a bible study at one of the colleges in Joliet.
It has been an eye-opening experience.
It’s been great.
I believe God wants it to be better!
Please pray with us as God leads us demonstrate the Kingdom of God in our local college campuses.
We have 3 colleges and universities in our city that need the love of God activated in them.
I have a crazy dream.
I’m going for it!
join our prayer team
Launching a church is very challenging.
It is definitely something that you dont want to attempt by yourself.
It is good to have a like-minded group of people who are willing to come alongside you in making an impact for the Kingdom.
For Soul Purpose Church, we are looking for people and churches who are willing to join our prayer team.
If you would like to team up with us click here.
soul vitamin
“It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed than to be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally”
Neal A. Maxwell
