tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640759037845314722024-03-08T00:56:49.451-08:00Joanne Cannon Executive Pastor for C3 Church Calgary WestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-15097056365410578812018-01-10T13:11:00.000-08:002018-01-10T13:11:11.932-08:00Fearless Everyday<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the Bible, "do not be afraid" is listed 365 times. This is God's mercy and grace reminding us everyday that fear will come to tempt us and attempt to steal our faith, joy and destiny.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fear is a spirit. The word of God says, <i>"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">For God has not given us a </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">spirit</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">of</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">fear</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">, but </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">of</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> power and </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">of</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> love and </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">of</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7. </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is fear? Fear is synonymous with stress. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the stresses of life? Do you ever feel you can't control the situation? Do you ever feel the circumstances are beyond what you can bear? Fear is the opposite of faith.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">God says he has not given us a spirit of fear but rather he has given us power, love and a sound mind. How do we access this power, love and sound mind?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We receive our <b>power</b> from Holy Spirit. We receive unconditional <b>love</b> from our faithful and loving God. Keeping our thoughts fixed and aligned with the word of God assures we have a <b>sound mind</b> and we are not deceived by the enemy. The word was made flesh and lived among us in the person of Jesus Christ. Have you connected to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit today? </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-67224951832703572142017-01-05T15:04:00.003-08:002017-01-05T15:30:05.106-08:00Jacob's Limp<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jacob was considered a deceiver, he deceived his brother, his father-in-law and probably himself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just before being reunited with his estranged brother, fearful of what Esau might do to his wives, children and property; he camped by himself for an evening of mental preparation. The anticipated reflective evening all changed when a stranger showed up and a battle ensued. The battle lasted all night and in the morning Jacob got a name change, a blessing and a limp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What does battling with the Lord or the Lord's angel look like today? It's generally in prayer, it's the discussions and arguments we have with God. It's pouring our emotions, hurts, worries and fears out. It can be messy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a gruelling night, the victory came in the morning with a limp. What does a limp look like today? It may be a physical manifestation, or could it be what has been given up? Is it a loss of pride, selfishness, worry, regret or control?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We have all experienced battles. It may have been for our health, relationships, finances or destiny. In preparation for my health battle, God gave me a new name (Overcomer) with a new identity (More than a Conqueror). He gave me a promise </span><span style="font-family: "\22 helvetica neue\22 " , "\22 arial\22 " , "\22 helvetica\22 " , sans-serif;">(by His stripes I am healed)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> which He needed to remind me often. My limp are the scars that remain after the victory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are you battling?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have you received a new name?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What's the blessing and promise you are holding on to?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do you have a limp?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This month at C3 Calgary West, our sermon series will be on Hope. Please join us every Sunday at 9:30 and 11:15 to get filled with hope and courage to face your battles.</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-39343846701215854302016-03-10T10:06:00.000-08:002016-03-10T10:06:07.937-08:00Fight or Flight?<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Have you ever considered yourself similar to Jonah?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you tend to fight or move toward flight?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you like to choose the people you love?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you desire for the most heinous crimes to be vindicated?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you sometimes have to experience extreme circumstances before you shift, move or change?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Most of us are more like Jonah then we would like to think...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Jonah refused to give the most brutally violent people group in his time a second chance.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">He ran away from God rather than staying and working toward a greater good. It cost him time, his gifts, talents and his pride. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Only when he was facing death did he change his perspective and humble himself. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We can all think of times we ran.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Easter is coming and there are many similarities between Jonah and Jesus, they both:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-spent three days in the belly of a fish and the belly of the earth (Matthew 12:38-42)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-were called to save some (all) people that had lost their way</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-submitted their wills to God's purpose and plans</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This Easter, March 27 at 9:30 and 11:15 AM, C3 Church will be celebrating Jesus' resurrection, who do you need to love and invite this Easter?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Soften my heart Lord so I can hear who you are calling me to love, and give me courage to love them wholeheartedly.</i></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-72260519630083582732015-12-15T09:33:00.003-08:002015-12-17T08:50:44.001-08:00This is not a Day Care!<div class="MsoNormal">
I have a daughter attending a Christian university. As a
parent, my desire is for my daughter to mature and become a light in a world of
darkness as well as a contributing member of society. Her contribution could
represent a variety of effects. My daughter does not attend the university that
is represented in the article below, but I pray she will complete her
university career with the mindset of an overcomer, more than a conqueror and
the ability to love others because love is not optional. Taking responsibility for our actions, attitudes and destiny is a sign of a mature, contributing member of society. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">This is Not a Day Care. It’s a University</span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Dr. Everett
Piper, President</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Oklahoma Wesleyan
University</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">This past week, I actually had a student come forward
after a university chapel service and complain because he felt “victimized” by
a sermon on the topic of 1 Corinthians 13. It appears this young scholar felt
offended because a homily on love made him feel bad for not showing love. In
his mind, the speaker was wrong for making him, and his peers, feel
uncomfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">I’m not making this up. Our culture has actually
taught our kids to be this self-absorbed and narcissistic. Any time their
feelings are hurt, they are the victims. Anyone who dares challenge them and,
thus, makes them “feel bad” about themselves, is a “hater,” a “bigot,” an
“oppressor,” and a “victimizer.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">I have a message for this young man and all others who
care to listen. That feeling of discomfort you have after listening to a
sermon is called a conscience. An altar call is supposed to make you feel bad.
It is supposed to make you feel guilty. The goal of many a good sermon is to
get you to confess your sins—not coddle you in your selfishness. The primary
objective of the Church and the Christian faith is your confession, not your
self-actualization.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">If you want the chaplain to tell you you’re a victim
rather than tell you that you need virtue, this may not be the university
you’re looking for. If you want to complain about a sermon that makes you feel
less than loving for not showing love, this might be the wrong place.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">If you’re more interested in playing the “hater” card
than you are in confessing your own hate; if you want to arrogantly lecture,
rather than humbly learn; if you don’t want to feel guilt in your soul when you
are guilty of sin; if you want to be enabled rather than confronted, there are
many universities across the land (in Missouri and elsewhere) that will give
you exactly what you want, but Oklahoma Wesleyan isn’t one of them.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">At OKWU, we teach you to be selfless rather than
self-centered. We are more interested in you practicing personal forgiveness
than political revenge. We want you to model interpersonal reconciliation
rather than foment personal conflict. We believe the content of your character
is more important than the color of your skin. We don’t believe that you have
been victimized every time you feel guilty and we don’t issue “trigger
warnings” before altar calls.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Oklahoma Wesleyan is not a “safe place”, but rather, a
place to learn: to learn that life isn’t about you, but about others; that the
bad feeling you have while listening to a sermon is called guilt; that the way
to address it is to repent of everything that’s wrong with you rather than
blame others for everything that’s wrong with them. This is a place where you
will quickly learn that you need to grow up.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-61996590215106133632013-10-23T09:06:00.001-07:002013-10-23T09:06:33.974-07:00Changing Organizational Structures<i>The structure of your organization might need to be changed. The rule of thumb, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Gettingclear">Tom Morris</a>, is keep it as simple as possible for as long as possible. </i><br />
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<i>When do you know you need to add another level of structure to your organization?</i><br />
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</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Bottlenecks and back-ups</b>- Are there bottlenecks & back-ups in the system? Do leaders need to jump through so many hoops to implement an idea, that they become discouraged and stop trying all together?</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="text-indent: -24px;">2) </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -24px;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -24px;"><b>Burn out and burden carrying</b>- Are there people in your organization that are burning out? They appear to have lost their passion and have no more energy. Do they look like they are carrying around the weight of the world with no hope of change in the near future? They arrive late for meetings, they no longer stay late because they love their job, they stay late because they are less productive.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="text-indent: -24px;">3) </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: bold; text-indent: -24px;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -24px;"><b>Broken communication and busted relationships</b>- Broken communication can be as simple as the words we use. You will hear "I" instead of "us". The fallout of busted relationships hinder the ability of people to work together. Leaders begin to step back from leadership without an explanation; it is easier to walk away than be honest and strain the relationship any further.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="text-indent: -24px;">When it is time to make changes, the changes should provide clarity, accountability and exceptional performance.</span></i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-27806620987250533832013-10-09T16:46:00.000-07:002013-10-09T16:46:51.120-07:004 Steps in Creating Value in Non-Profit Communication<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the most difficult aspects of communication in the non-profit arena is creating value.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Organizations can be extremely good at communicating the facts of how, what and when but when it comes to the the why we fall short. The "Why" is where value is created. Here are four tips in creating value:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>1) identify a clear vision and purpose for your communication. If you don't know the outcomes you desire, neither will others.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>2) establish the benefits for the consumer. No matter your industry, people always want to know what is in it for them.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>3) use words that inspire and create. People want to participate in something that is bigger than themselves. Use words to describe the vision and purpose both factually and emotionally.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>4) be clear on how you would like people to respond. Always give clear instructions on the invitation and the response needed to participate.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great communication is like silver and gold; the rest is worthless.<a href="https://twitter.com/JoCannon">https://twitter.com/JoCannon</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-59896798033918593062013-09-18T18:22:00.000-07:002013-09-18T20:53:26.941-07:00God doesn't change like shifting shadows<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'...the Father of the heavenly lights...does not change like shifting shadows.' James 1:17</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rise & Build Gala theme for 2013 is <b><i><a href="http://www.myc3church.ca/events/our-next-event/">Treading on New Heights</a></i></b>. I love the imagery, the sun the moon, the planets and stars. Unlike these most powerful elements of nature, God the Father doesn't change. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you know we are considered His "firstfruits"of creation? We are made in His image, if we are made in His image, surely we too are called to be consistent. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.myc3church.ca/events/our-next-event/"><br /></a></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consistent: <span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 15px;"><u>Unchanging in achievement or effect over a period of time.</u> Are you unchanging? Do you shift like shadows when times become difficult or challenging? There are times when we all experience fear, anger, frustration and ineffectiveness; but in our weaknesses the Lord makes us strong. When we can come to Jesus and admit our changing ways, He alone is there as a constant reminder of who he is and what he has done; rather than reflecting on who we are and what we have done or left undone.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.myc3church.ca/events/our-next-event/"><br /></a></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for a memorable evening of reflecting on His unchanging love for us, His church-on Sept. 28, Saturday at C3 Church Calgary West-91 Commercial Court, Calgary, AB at 5:30 PM. For tickets please call 403.686.0608.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-76595037596703454182010-10-31T17:59:00.000-07:002010-10-31T18:20:38.884-07:00JC's Business Principles Mark 6:35-44<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Feeding 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish is miraculous.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">As Jesus looked on the crowd with compassion; the disciples were asked to step out and trust Jesus to supply their dietary needs.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">The business principles used in feeding the 5000 are powerful and relevant today!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>1) The disciples asked if they should spend 8 months wages to feed the 5000.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>They had 8 months wages saved.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>2) Continually give thanks for what we have, don't look at what we don't have.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>3) He organized the crowd so all needs would be met; no need is too small.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>4) How we use our resources, should reflect the heart of God. They should be used to serve a needy world with compassion.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>5) When we act in faith and thankfully give there is always more than enough.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Thank God for His generous provision for your life!</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-40645577318765333132010-02-27T09:12:00.000-08:002010-02-27T09:26:23.261-08:00Relationships, not issues...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The apostle Paul was an amazing communicator. He got things done and he moved mightily in the power of the Holy Spirit. He was a risk taker, a church planter and a leader. But throughout his ministry he always kept close contact with the churches & their believers. He was always people focused; he never lost sight of what his true purpose and ministry was...to love.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">We need risk takers with big visions; we need entrepreneurs with huge plans and we need courageous & ambitious church planters with purpose. But we can never afford to put plans ahead of people.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">We are called to love God and love people..."to be imitators of Christ Jesus". </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">Let us build His Church based on loving relationships.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-62786886507409614312009-08-12T07:27:00.000-07:002009-08-12T07:47:37.857-07:00Mercy<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>God is so good and faithful. He is not looking for me to do anything except give mercy and acknowledge Him. In my busyness I want to be full of Him & His love. I will show mercy today in every opportunity, not because it gives me something but out of my relationship with God.</i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>Have a mercy filled day, week and year. Joanne</i></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764075903784531472.post-53709896927418875942009-08-08T11:41:00.000-07:002009-08-08T12:05:25.671-07:00Hope<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Living My Best Life as a wife, mom, sister, friend, daughter and a breast cancer </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">conqueror is not about "Who Am I" it is about "Whose Am I".</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Living My Best Life means having Living Hope. I recently spoke at our C3 Church.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">If you would like to hear about my Living Hope please click on the link below:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-style: italic;">http://big-interactive.com/c3/index.php?option=com_kapod&task=view&id=68&Itemid=221<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302844719763225906noreply@blogger.com0