Sunday, July 13, 2014
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Church Picnic Sat. July 19, 2014
On Saturday July 19, 2014, the RMCC Church picnic/pool party will be hosted at the home of Cindy George. The address is 1815 Ball Ave. NE. GR.49505, from 1-7 pm. Bring a side dish to share and a swimsuit and towel. Brats will be provided. We will eat at 5. Contact Cindy with questions at-616-460-8012, email-cynthia1815@comcast.net).
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Talk About The Good Stuff
But I tell you, on the day of judgement people will have to give account for every (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak. ~ Matthew 12.36
It seems to me that we talk about how we feel more than practically anything else. We feel good or bad, happy or sad, excited or discouraged, and a thousand other things. The inventory of the various ways we feel is almost endless. Feelings are ever-changing, usually without notification. These feelings don't need our permission to fluctuate; they merely seem to do as they please for no specific reason we can identify. We have all experienced going to bed feeling just fine physically and emotionally, only to wake up the next morning feeling tired and irritable. "Why? Why do I feel this way?" we ask ourselves, and then we usually begin to tell anyone who will listen how we feel. It's interest to not that we tend to talk a lot more about our negative feelings then we do our positive ones.
If I wake up feeling energetic and excited about the day, I rarely announce it to everyone I come in contact with; however, if I feel tired and discouraged, I want to to tell everyone. I has taken me years to learn that talking about how I feel increases the intensity of those feelings. So it seems to me that we should keep quiet about the negative feelings and talk about the positive ones.
You can always tell God how you feel and ask for Gods help and strength, but talking about negative feelings just to be talking does no good at all. If negative feelings persist, asking for prayer or seeking advice based on biblical truth is a good thing, but once again I want to stress that talking just to be talking is useless.
If we have to wait to see how we feel before we know if we can enjoy the day, then we are giving feelings control over us. But if we are willing to make right choices regardless of how we feel, God will always be faithful to give us the strength to do so.
How are you feeling? If you're feelings are positive, tell someone. If they are negative, tell God, and trust God to work things out. Regardless of how you feel, choose to enjoy your day!
It seems to me that we talk about how we feel more than practically anything else. We feel good or bad, happy or sad, excited or discouraged, and a thousand other things. The inventory of the various ways we feel is almost endless. Feelings are ever-changing, usually without notification. These feelings don't need our permission to fluctuate; they merely seem to do as they please for no specific reason we can identify. We have all experienced going to bed feeling just fine physically and emotionally, only to wake up the next morning feeling tired and irritable. "Why? Why do I feel this way?" we ask ourselves, and then we usually begin to tell anyone who will listen how we feel. It's interest to not that we tend to talk a lot more about our negative feelings then we do our positive ones.
If I wake up feeling energetic and excited about the day, I rarely announce it to everyone I come in contact with; however, if I feel tired and discouraged, I want to to tell everyone. I has taken me years to learn that talking about how I feel increases the intensity of those feelings. So it seems to me that we should keep quiet about the negative feelings and talk about the positive ones.
You can always tell God how you feel and ask for Gods help and strength, but talking about negative feelings just to be talking does no good at all. If negative feelings persist, asking for prayer or seeking advice based on biblical truth is a good thing, but once again I want to stress that talking just to be talking is useless.
If we have to wait to see how we feel before we know if we can enjoy the day, then we are giving feelings control over us. But if we are willing to make right choices regardless of how we feel, God will always be faithful to give us the strength to do so.
How are you feeling? If you're feelings are positive, tell someone. If they are negative, tell God, and trust God to work things out. Regardless of how you feel, choose to enjoy your day!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
North Central U.S. Network Gathering Aug 1 - 2
The North Central U.S. Network Gathering is a few weeks away! Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 at MCC Illiana in Portage, IN! Click here for more information.
Read the New Testament
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Daily Bread
Most of us are very rich when we consider the perspective of the tremendous poverty in many, many parts of the world, especially third-world countries. I have visited some of these countries and seen people that truly know the meaning of "daily bread." Most of us certainly have far more than "daily bread" don't we? Our food pantries and clothes closets are filled. We are "rich in this present world" (1 Timothy 6:17) and do well to regularly heed the cautions.
Today let us count our blessings, share generously from our bounty, and praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Today let us count our blessings, share generously from our bounty, and praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Monday, July 7, 2014
God is in Control
God doesn't always act according to our expectations or our time table and that's a critical test of faith, particularly when we deal with the great "why" questions. But God is always in absolute control even when the situation we experience seems contrary to that truth.
Today I want to encourage each of you, especially those of you who are facing an agonizing situation where you lack understanding. May the Lord give you a deep and abiding assurance of His steadfast love and care as You seek Him above all. Indeed God is in control!
Today I want to encourage each of you, especially those of you who are facing an agonizing situation where you lack understanding. May the Lord give you a deep and abiding assurance of His steadfast love and care as You seek Him above all. Indeed God is in control!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Do Not Let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me" (John 14:1).
Jesus gave a word of assurance in the daily text as He was preparing His disciples for the climactic events over the next several days. However I believe His words are very applicable to any situation or trouble that His followers all through the ages are dealing with. Let us hear these words from Scripture: "Do not let your hearts be troubled" Jesus forthrightly commands. We need to recognize that "peace of heart" is available to the Christian believer and most desirable in the midst of troubling circumstances.
"Trust in God; trust also in me," Jesus said. The key to having peace in our heart in the midst of trouble is to keep our trust and focus on the Lord. Today in whatever trouble you face I pray that trust and assurance will flood your heart so that you will be filled with the peace that surpasses understanding.
Jesus gave a word of assurance in the daily text as He was preparing His disciples for the climactic events over the next several days. However I believe His words are very applicable to any situation or trouble that His followers all through the ages are dealing with. Let us hear these words from Scripture: "Do not let your hearts be troubled" Jesus forthrightly commands. We need to recognize that "peace of heart" is available to the Christian believer and most desirable in the midst of troubling circumstances.
"Trust in God; trust also in me," Jesus said. The key to having peace in our heart in the midst of trouble is to keep our trust and focus on the Lord. Today in whatever trouble you face I pray that trust and assurance will flood your heart so that you will be filled with the peace that surpasses understanding.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Holy Rollers Visit RMCC
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