Every now and then, we’ll catch a movie that grips our hearts and brings a tear to our eye. Yes, chick flicks can do that (for some of us), but the type of movie I’m talking about are the ones that are laden with HONOR. Saving Private Ryan, The Last Samurai, Braveheart…to name a few. [...]
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DO YOU HEAR A ROOSTER? Lifegroup Bible Study
Posted: June 30, 2010 in Bible Study, FaithTags: ashamed of our faith, Mark 14:72, Nathan Fitzgerald, Peter denies Christ, rooster crowing, unashamed, What do you believe?, what do you proclaim?
Do you truly buy into the things that you say you believe? None of us would “deny” Christ in this day and age (at least not the same way Peter did) – Jesus is too popular a figure in our culture. But what does our life say? Are we denying Him that way? Are we [...]
Watch out for weeds
Posted: May 6, 2010 in Bible Study, Life Happens, RelationshipsTags: Church of the Redeemer, Clique, Frederick Lifegroup, Fruit Full sermon series, look in the mirror, Luke 8:14, Mark 4:18, Nathan Fitzgerald, Pastor Dale, Pull the weeds from your spiritual garden, sin, Small group, The Parable of the Sower
Do you ever feel like your life is spinning out of control and God can’t get there quick enough to save the day? Ever wonder why God hasn’t shown up yet, or wonder if He is even planning to show up? I’m starting to shift my thinking. That is how I used to feel but [...]
Lifegroup Bible Study: HOW TO TAP INTO GOD’S PEACE
Posted: February 22, 2010 in Bible Study, Relationships, TrustTags: Getting peace, God's Peace, God's voice, Moses leading Israelites out of Egypt, no where to go, obedience, Obey, panic, pray, relationship with God, Terrified, Trust in God
Have you ever been in a state of panic? I’m not talking about the type of panic that you experience when you’re trying to figure out what to wear on your date. I’m talking about true panic…the kind that literally paralyzes you (or causes you to behave in a way you’ve never behaved before). I’m [...]
Lifegroup Bible Study: HOW TO TAP INTO GOD’S POWER
Posted: February 1, 2010 in Bible StudyTags: addictions, God's strength, growing weary, holy spirit as our strength, power of God
Several years ago, I was really into poker. And when I say I was really into poker, I WAS REALLY INTO POKER. I would drive to DC on a Friday night and hang out at my friend Ben’s house, sitting around a table and shuffling cards with four other guys while watching reruns of the [...]
Lifegroup Bible Study: THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Posted: November 25, 2009 in Bible StudyTags: mature christian, maturity, spiritual growth, spiritual maturity
We had a great group meeting last night. Three members from the Damascus group came (Alex, Justin, and John) due to a last minute cancellation. It worked out great for us because they balanced out our guy to girl ratio. We discussed The Necessity of Spiritual Growth, and addressed such questions like: How have you [...]
I didn’t have much time for a QT (quiet time) yesterday morning. In fact, I had exactly 7 minutes to pray, read scripture, get through reading a devotion, and allow those thoughts to simmer in my mind. NOT ENOUGH TIME. I went over 7 minutes. In fact, I didn’t get to work when I wanted [...]
Oswald Chambers’ daily devotion (My Utmost For His Highest) – August 11 As I read 2 Kings 2 this morning, I felt like I was reading this for the very first time. Actually, it may have been the very first time that I’ve actually read this passage. I have certainly heard of the story about [...]
