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Going Extreme
Jul 2nd
Last week in our studying of the book of Acts at Valley Christian Center, something hit me like a ton of bricks (and it was more then just the amazing power of the Holy Spirit). As we began our study, we ran right into Acts 2 and the Day of Pentecost. It is an amazing account of the first Holy Spirit Baptism. Those that were in the upper room on the day of Pentecost experienced something EXTREME and it forever changed them. This was not the first time we have studied this text, but what was new for me was the extent to which the release of the Holy Spirit set the foundation of the church for the future. This was an extreme transition time, that we as Christians get to look back on with the vividly descriptive words of Luke and see what God was doing. Because of the extreme transformation of these men, there were several qualities of the early Church that spread beyond just those in the upper room.
When we look at Acts 4:31-37, we see qualities of the early Church that were the result of the people being filled with the Holy Spirit. First and foremost, More >
Destined for Failure
Apr 20th
“Everything I touch breaks.” “Nothing I do succeeds.” “Nothing ever works out right.” “I am a colossal failure.” Have you ever said or felt like one of these? I sure have and many times in my life I have said or felt like all of them. I remember one of the first times I felt like this, I was probably in jr. high. My father had just purchased a brand new VHS camcorder. That’s right, VHS! Back then they were so big you needed a weight lifting belt to carry the camcorder on your shoulder and it probably had a battery pack that was the size of a VW Bug. It was awesome! Everyone in the family was so excited to be able to record parties and events on such a high tech piece of equipment. As my father pulled the camcorder out of the box, I can still remember seeing the heavens part and the Spirit of God descending like a dove with a loud voice from God saying, “This is my VHS Camcorder, whom I love; with it I am well pleased”. Needless to saw it was a big moment. My father set the camcorder aside to read More >
People are so Weird
Mar 3rd
I am sure you have noticed that this world is filled with weird people. They are everywhere. When I drive to work, I see them. When I go to restaurants, I see them. When I watch TV, they are there making the news. They all want to be my friend on Facebook and some of them are even related to me. Every time I think I have seen the weirdest person ever, there is always someone else to come along and blow the first person’s weirdness out of the water. The scary thing is, as I sit here in my green skinny jeans and ever changing hair style (currently a edgy mohawk), I see them in the mirror.
I am weird! Those close to me know how weird I can be (No laughing, Robin R). I am so weird, instead of marrying a nice quiet woman that helps me be normal, I married a bold woman that encourages me to embrace my weirdness. The difference between me and most people is that I have accepted my weirdness and I strive to express the uniqueness of my weirdosity (made-up word meaning the physical state of weirdness). Most people can’t accept that they More >
A Post From My Pastor
Feb 17th
From time to time, I will post blog entries from guest authors. They will range from inspirational to informative. But they will always be helpful and thought provoking. Here is the first of those guests. This is a post from my pastor, Pastor Dave Walker. He is the Lead Pastor at our church, Valley Christian Center…
Last August, as I was preparing for 2010, God began to stir up in me a passion to see unbelievers place their trust in Christ. God began to show me His heart for the people in the Las Vegas Valley–people who are driven by financial pressures, family problems, the stresses of every day life…and all that without the blessing and strength that comes from knowing Christ!
As my heart was stirred with compassion for them, I began to think, “What if…” kinds of thoughts:
- What if ALL of Valley Christian Center was stirred with Holy Spirit compassion for Las Vegas?
- Since the task of reaching all of Las Vegas is so enormous, what if each of us just reached out to at least one person in 2010?
- What if it became a habit? 50 the first year; 200 the next, 400 and so on?
- What if we prayed, believed God, and invited people to come to More >
How to be a Good Husband
Feb 4th
This week is my wife’s birthday week. That’s right she gets a whole week! Why not? She is the mother of my son and a fantastic woman. Besides, our birthdays are so close and we share parties she loses some of the excitement of having her own day. So for this week’s post, I figured I would honor her by writing about her. (As my wife she should expect me to write about her, especially if it’s good).
We have been married for three and a half years. This week I was lying in bed after she had gone to sleep and I began to think of all of the amazing ways my life has changed since I met her. As I was thinking about all of that, I started to think about what lessons I have learned about being a Godly husband and that I have learned them because she exemplifies a godly wife. So here is what my wife has helped me to learn about being a godly husband.
1) The Husband is the Leader of the House.
Now before you jump all over me about how I hate women, and I want to keep them suppressed or barefoot and pregnant More >
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