Hey Blogger Fans

Sorry but my work computer has bit the dust

Yes it crashed and burned

Along with my work computer
my home computer
is not functioning properly

So

To make a long story short

Once I get another work computer
or fix my home computer
I will start blogging again

Sorry

Joey

Hey Guys,

Things did not go the way I had originally planned
In light of the way my weekend is shaping up
I probably will not blog again until Monday

Hope to c u back here then

Joey

Kickoff of GroupLife

Due to the Kickoff of GroupLife
I did not blog last night
Sorry

Plan to blog tonight

Joey

Aye, aye Captain!

Reading from Feb. 18, 2009
Numbers 3-4; Acts 25

TOPIC: Obedience

SCRIPTURE: "And so the registration was completed just as the LORD had commanded." (Numbers 4:49)

OBSERVATION: As I was reading I noticed that this phrase was repeated several times: That Moses did JUST AS the LORD had commanded.
From reading this account it is apparent that Moses didn't have a problem following orders

APPLICATION: So do you ?

Do you have a problem following orders?

Here's what I mean:
Do you do JUST AS you are told?

or

Do you rebel ?
Do you do your own thing ?
Do you put your own slant on it ?

Are you guilty of being
a little
passive aggressive?

As you look back on your life
Would the song "My Way"
describe you?

OR

Are you like Moses?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to follow the example of Moses and do what you say when you say it JUST AS you say it.

Marching Orders

Reading from Feb. 16, 2009
Lev.26-27; Acts 23

TOPIC: Great Commission

SCRIPTURE: "That night the Master appeared to Paul: 'Its going to be all right. Everything is going to turn out for the best. You've been a good witness for me here in Jerusalem. Now you're going to be my witness in Rome!' " (Acts 23:

OBSERVATION: Jesus basically said to Paul, Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with what I have asked of you here. Now I am going to send you to a new place.

APPLICATION: Have you been a good witness for Jesus
In your home ~ Spouse; Children; Siblings; Parents; In-Laws
To your neighbors
@ Work
&
Social gatherings

If Jesus appeared to you today
Would HE say well done to you?
&
Can you be trusted with more responsibility?


PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be a good witness for you here in Danville, and help me to be ready and willing if you call me to leave.

The Home Stretch

Only 1 more week

This is the last week of construction
PRAISE THE LORD

This Friday should wrap everything up

I hope
I pray

Looking forward to my new schedule

Hope you have a great weekend

C U Sunday
or at
GroupLife

Joey

hey guys,

sorry about yesterday

Wed was a long day and in preparation for
our new environment GroupLife it
turned into a late night

and tonight I am not feeling well

so

sorry but i am going to take some medicine
and go to bed

Have a great night

Joey

Keeping the Channels Open

Reading from Feb. 11, 09
Leviticus 13-14; Acts 17

TOPIC: Evangelism

SCRIPTURE: "When they heard Paul speak of the resurrection of a person who had been dead, some laughed, but others said, "We want to hear more about this later." (Acts 17:32)

OBSERVATION: Paul's regular practice was to preach in synagogues. He wisely began by talking about Old Testament writings and explaining how the Messiah fulfilled them, moving from the known to the unknown. This is a good strategy for us. When we witness for Christ, we should begin where people are, affirming the truth they do know, and then we can present Christ, the one who is truth. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Paul was attentive to his surroundings!
When you go about your daily routine
R U
paying attention?

He was complimentary!
R U
a bridge builder?

He was bold!
R U
bold in your witness for Jesus?

SO

in your recent conversations with the unchurched
(NOTE: You know what that implies, right?
It implies that you've had a conversation with an unchurched person)

SO
If you have

Have you had anyone say to you, what they said to Paul
"We want to hear more about this (Jesus) later"?

If so that is great news
Because they are keeping the channels open

SO

Be praying about your next encounter with them


PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to remember Paul's example as I go throughout my daily routine

Worship is NOT a slow song

Reading from Feb. 6, 2009
Lev. 1-3; Acts 13

TOPIC: True Worship

SCRIPTURE: "Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' " (Acts 13:1-2)

OBSERVATION: The phrase that jumped out at me while I was reading was, "while they were ministering to the Lord".
Ministering means that they were
worshiping
adoring
&
loving
on the Lord

APPLICATION: Contrary to popular belief
Worship is NOT a slow song

Worship is all about ministering to the LORD

SO

When is the last time you
REALLY
&
TRULY
ministered
to the LORD?

Here's a Challenge:
Don't include a Sunday Morning Worship Service!


PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to set aside time every day to minister to you!

Your Word is Your Deed or Is It?

Reading from Feb. 5, 2009
Ex.39-40; Ps.15; Acts 12

TOPIC: Character

SCRIPTURE: "He swears to his own hurt and does not change;" (Ps. 15:4b)

OBSERVATION: Did you notice that the Psalmist said that he swears to his own hurt and does not change? Have you ever heard someone say something like this? "I swear on my mother's grave that...."
They were saying, "I give you my word"!!!
To swear means = to declare solemnly or forcefully that what is said is true

APPLICATION: Have you vowed to do something
only to realize you've yet to follow through?
Made any pledges recently that you've yet to pay?
Have you broken any promises lately?
Did you give your word only to go back on it?
Have you made this statement, "I guarantee you..."
only to come up short?

"Words are powerful, and how we use them reflects on our relationship with God. Perhaps nothing so identifies Christians as their speech - speaking the truth, and keeping their word." [Life Application Study Bible]

SO

Is your word your deed?

Can your friends, family, & co-workers take what you say to the bank?

If you've said that you were going to do something you need to be like the Psalmist and do it even if it hurts you

PERIOD!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to always keep my word.

Let Them Be

Reading from Feb.4, 2009
Ex.37-38; Ps.19; Acts 11

TOPIC: Awareness

SCRIPTURE: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer." (Ps.19:14)

OBSERVATION: In this passage we see King David making a request to God that He accept his words and thoughts as though they were offerings brought to the altar.

APPLICATION: Would you alter the way you live
if u knew that
every single word
&
every single thought
would be examined by God

1st?

Guess what?

They are

He does

Now what?

You have a choice
SO
Make a choice

Determine that God's love will guide
what you say
&
how you think. "
[Life Application Study Bible]

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to never forget that you do know and you do hear and you do see ! ! !