Monday, May 31, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Faith
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:22-24
The incredible strength and majesty of our God! He has the might to move mountains and does so through even our smallest faith. When we place our trust in Him, He molds us as He gives us the desires of our hearts.
The incredible strength and majesty of our God! He has the might to move mountains and does so through even our smallest faith. When we place our trust in Him, He molds us as He gives us the desires of our hearts.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Judging
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." He also told them this parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
Luke 6:37-42
To forgive: to let something go, pardon, Just Drop it!!!
This passage really called me out this past Sunday morning. God says: YOU HYPOCRITE! First deal with your own life before you start pointing out the problems in others. How often do I judge others? Probably every day. I judge strangers walking down the street, coworkers, and if I'm 100% honest with myself probably my friends and family at some point. It may seem harmless at the time, but really, I'm being a hypocrite. I have a 2x4 in my own eye and I'm trying to tell someone else about what is in their eye.
Then I was reading my Journey devotion for the weekend and it was talking about judging others also! One thing that spoke to me greatly was "Instead of harboring a critical spirit that keeps me bound and miserable, I now can keep my eyes on the cross that keeps me free."
I got this verse both from our preacher AND the Journey devotion. I think this will be my verse for the week.
"You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat."
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
Luke 6:37-42
To forgive: to let something go, pardon, Just Drop it!!!
This passage really called me out this past Sunday morning. God says: YOU HYPOCRITE! First deal with your own life before you start pointing out the problems in others. How often do I judge others? Probably every day. I judge strangers walking down the street, coworkers, and if I'm 100% honest with myself probably my friends and family at some point. It may seem harmless at the time, but really, I'm being a hypocrite. I have a 2x4 in my own eye and I'm trying to tell someone else about what is in their eye.
Then I was reading my Journey devotion for the weekend and it was talking about judging others also! One thing that spoke to me greatly was "Instead of harboring a critical spirit that keeps me bound and miserable, I now can keep my eyes on the cross that keeps me free."
I got this verse both from our preacher AND the Journey devotion. I think this will be my verse for the week.
"You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat."
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Musings of a Stoner - Godly Wisdom
As our series continued on decision making, Tyler discussed using Godly wisdom in our lives, in our marriages.
God says in James 1, ‘ask and it will be given freely in liberal amounts’. There is no currency, no debt to be paid for the wisdom of God. There are so many channels of blessings surrounding Godly wisdom, the inheriting/possession of it, and also the process of merely asking for it. In fact, asking for wisdom is an act of worship to the Lord.God’s Word tells us the source and conception of wisdom is found in fearing God. When we ask for wisdom, we’re acknowledging our inferiority and His superiority. In recognizing His superiority, we are not just exclaiming His greatness and glory, we are expressing our reliance and NEED for God in our lives.
Coming to a place in our mind and heart, establishing that we are in need of Him is the place of empowerment. This realization through Scripture and application has been such a joy. I used to believe a famous lie of Satan: ‘ We can become powerful through our own self-effort’. I believe this lie to be very prevalent and has left a long trail of bodies. The second we attempt to build up ourselves by self-effort, seek pleasure for ourselves, seek fame, we immediately divorce ourselves from Christ. The Word says, 'in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path'. I further looked at what this promise meant, my commentary says ‘he will remove obstruction and clear paths for us’. It’s not His will for us to struggle and wrestle in life, Christ is waiting to outsource His wisdom and qualities to overcome, to distinguish what is prudent. He wants us to ‘feast on the abundance of his house’, to ‘drink from His river of delights’(Psalm 36). That’s why we give thanks in the desert seasons of our lives; Christ wants us to experience NEEDING Him, for in this is the wealth of wisdom, in this is abundance to our soul.
God says in James 1, ‘ask and it will be given freely in liberal amounts’. There is no currency, no debt to be paid for the wisdom of God. There are so many channels of blessings surrounding Godly wisdom, the inheriting/possession of it, and also the process of merely asking for it. In fact, asking for wisdom is an act of worship to the Lord.God’s Word tells us the source and conception of wisdom is found in fearing God. When we ask for wisdom, we’re acknowledging our inferiority and His superiority. In recognizing His superiority, we are not just exclaiming His greatness and glory, we are expressing our reliance and NEED for God in our lives.
Coming to a place in our mind and heart, establishing that we are in need of Him is the place of empowerment. This realization through Scripture and application has been such a joy. I used to believe a famous lie of Satan: ‘ We can become powerful through our own self-effort’. I believe this lie to be very prevalent and has left a long trail of bodies. The second we attempt to build up ourselves by self-effort, seek pleasure for ourselves, seek fame, we immediately divorce ourselves from Christ. The Word says, 'in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path'. I further looked at what this promise meant, my commentary says ‘he will remove obstruction and clear paths for us’. It’s not His will for us to struggle and wrestle in life, Christ is waiting to outsource His wisdom and qualities to overcome, to distinguish what is prudent. He wants us to ‘feast on the abundance of his house’, to ‘drink from His river of delights’(Psalm 36). That’s why we give thanks in the desert seasons of our lives; Christ wants us to experience NEEDING Him, for in this is the wealth of wisdom, in this is abundance to our soul.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Hillsong United Tour- Across the Earth
Stoners at the Hillsong Concert! We worshipped into the late night and it was beautiful! It was a taste of Heaven!
Ruthie and Mandy
Jason and Sarah
Sarah and a preggo lady
Saturday, August 22, 2009
What's Rolling?
New Sunday Morning Schedule
First Irving will be holding three services on Sunday mornings on a regular basis.
This Sunday
We Start a brand New Teaching Series this Sunday morning! Don't miss the First Week of Pastor John's new series entitled "The Conquerors: A Study on the Book of Judges."
Wednesday Night
First Irving will be holding three services on Sunday mornings on a regular basis.
- 8:45 a.m. - Classic Service
- 10:00 a.m. - Contemporary Service
- 11:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
*Rolling Stoners meet at 11:15 a.m.
Tomorrow Classroom Change
We will begin meeting two doors down from our old classroom ( the new room is the one with the french doors & plasma tv when you first come up the staircase from the welcome center)
This Sunday
We Start a brand New Teaching Series this Sunday morning! Don't miss the First Week of Pastor John's new series entitled "The Conquerors: A Study on the Book of Judges."
This Tuesday
Hillsong United Concert at the Dr. Pepper Ball Park, Frisco at 7:30 pm. Get Excited!
Wednesday Night
- 5:00 p.m. - Meal
- 6:15 p.m. - Prayer Gathering
This Wednesday, Pastor John begins a new Wednesday night series entitled "MythBusters: Discovering the Real Jesus." Don't miss a week of this new series as Pastor walks through some of the historical evidence and regarding Christ's life and discusses various arguments of apologetics. Wednesday nights are a wonderful time of fellowship, teaching, worship, and prayer.
2009 Women's Retreat
Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition - All Women love makeovers, but when God makes us over, He goes straight for the heart. Join us this special guest speaker Margaret Kennedy leads and teaches on how to have a spiritually Healthy Heart. October 2 & 3 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. You can register in the HUB or by clicking HERE. For more information contact Michelle Stanphill.
2009 Women's Retreat
Extreme Makeover: Heart Edition - All Women love makeovers, but when God makes us over, He goes straight for the heart. Join us this special guest speaker Margaret Kennedy leads and teaches on how to have a spiritually Healthy Heart. October 2 & 3 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. You can register in the HUB or by clicking HERE. For more information contact Michelle Stanphill.
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