Monthly Archives: November 2011

I don’t typically much about Wednesday’s nights, but I feel so strongly about this one I wanted too & encourage you to make every effort to be at CLC tonight! We’ll be talking about reaping your own rewards.  Over the years I have counseled many people who are convinced all of their problems are the fault … Continue reading »

Have you ever been tempted to allow one bad experience with one employee ruin a reputation of excellence that had been consistent for years with a business you have frequented for years? What’s amazing is there are people who have done the same thing to the church! It has become quite popular, even in some “Christian” circles, … Continue reading »

Doctor tells you your weight would be perfect for a man 17 feet tall. You are responsible for a slight but measurable shift in the earth’s axis. Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. The potatoes you used set off another famine in Ireland. You receive a Sumo … Continue reading »

Unlike some holidays Thanksgiving is rather uncomplicated! Other than a trip to the grocery store there’s no shopping season in preparation for Thanksgiving (Thank God!). There aren’t any office parties, no tinsel and no obligatory gift exchanges. More than any other special day Thanksgiving remains private and personal. And, as someone has said, no one … Continue reading »

Ducking into confession with a turkey in his arms, Brian said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the priest. “As penance, you must return it to the one from whom you stole it.” “I tried,” … Continue reading »

Something awesome is happening in our church. There is a fervency and unity and moving of God’s Spirit in our services that is provoking such expectancy every week.  It’s the worship and the Word and the hunger of the people…it’s…I can’t totally explain it, but it is truly AWESOME! Pray for this coming Sunday!  It will most … Continue reading »

THIS PAST SUNDAY was one of my favorite Sunday’s!  God moved in a powerful way at the end of the message and it always moves me when I see people responding to the Holy Spirit to take another step in their walk with Christ. THIS COMING SUNDAY is going to be one of the most liberating Sunday’s … Continue reading »

You only need to look at the headlines with whats going on at Penn State to know that we, as a society, don’t have what it takes to manage ourselves. And we only need to take an honest look at our personal lives to know that we’re not as good as we should be. But … Continue reading »

Hahaha…

While the pastor and his youngest son were eating lunch after church one Sunday, the boy he asked his father what the highest number he had ever counted up to was. The pastor said he didn’t know. Then he asked his son how high he had ever counted. “5,372,” came the prompt reply. “Oh,” the … Continue reading »