Hypocritical People

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A few weeks ago I was given the privilege to preach at my church for our series Rock Band, relationships in Concert. This was a tough message for me, I seriously felt like I was speaking at a counseling session. It was probably tough because of the hypocrite story I shared in the message. Despite that, I had several people come to me afterward and share that they received some encouragement or help from the message, so I thought I would post it here, in hopes other people may do the same.

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The Power of One – ESPN Video

You’ve got to watch the entire show about this young man, Adam Bender, who was born with cancer and had to have one of his legs amputated. This boy has one of the biggest hearts I have ever witnessed to overcome an obstacle that could have kept him from living life to its fullest. This is a true testament that you can do anything you put your mind, your heart, and your strength to. Between THIS story about Brandon Marshall and his huge heart to help people in need while he himself is confined to a hospital bed waiting to die and Adam Bender, I feel about an inch tall, but I can see a bright future for this generation. They definitely put a lot of the adults I know to shame, and that’s sad! What I see in these boys is pure Passion and passion can move mountains!

Join the Conversation: What are you allowing to hold you back in life?

h/t: E:60

What’s Your Excuse?

Brandon Marshall is an 11 year old boy who is dying of Lukemia…he has one dying wish, to feed the homeless, this is a touching story that is well worth your time. Do you have a blog? Share Brandon’s story there. Vision can be shared from a hospital bed.

This is one more example of how Jesus will use anyone to bring about his plans and his purposes, he’ll even use the sick. If you think you’ve got it all together, you may just be eliminating yourself from being a candidate for Christ to use.

I think Brandon may ask, What’s Your Excuse for Sitting on your Butt?

P.S. You may need a box of kleenex.

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Problems watching? http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/11/09/jaffey.wa.last.wish.komo

h/t: CNN

Wow!!!

My God is awesome and huge…

In the words of M.C. Hammer, “You can’t touch this…”

When I look at these…I look small…and I realize I am small compared to my God!

Images were taken by the Hubble Telescope and I got them via MSNBC online.

ReThink Money Workshop

Casey Graham spoke at TCAG Sunday about God’s purpose for our money. I loved the verse he used from the Message:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.

His bottom line thought was: “God wants us to do well (financially) so we can do good.”

His main ideas: God gives us riches (money) so we can…

  1. Do Good
  2. Help Others
  3. Be Extravagantly Generous

The message was an introduction to our new series, “Bling” which will include a financial workshop on Saturday, November 8 from 8:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. If you live in the Augusta, Martinez, Evans, or North Augusta area, I highly recommend you attend this workshop. The details for the workshop are as follows:

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During our next series, “BLING,” Casey Graham, of ReThink Money, will be hosting a workshop to help you get your finances in order.

  • Wouldn’t it be great to learn how to get rid of your personal debt quickly?
  • Can you imagine what it would fell like to have an exact date that you will be debt free?
  • What about retirement…are you ready?

ReThink teaches four life-changing concepts:

  • Spend Less
  • Kill Debt
  • Invest Wisely
  • Provide Hope through Giving.

You can’t AFFORD to miss out!!!  Cost for materials is $20/singles & $30/couple.  RSVP Today or contact our office to sign up.