Saturday, July 4, 2009
Special 4th of July Message.
While many of us are going to BBQ's, camping, or just relaxing somewhere to watch the fireworks, let us remember the importance of this day. When our nation declared its independence and became a free country with the freedoms that we enjoy today. Let us also not forget the men and women who fight so that we can keep these freedoms. And let us make sure to exercise our freedoms, before they are slowly taken away.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Slowing down post
For those of you who don't already know. We are having Internet issues where I am. It is hard being overseas sometimes. Anyway, I just want you all to know that I will try and update as much as possible, but unfortunately it won't be as often as I would like, which is daily. Hopefully things will be back to normal when I get back to the States. Thank you for your patience.
What's Your Story?
A few days ago, I gave my testimony of how I came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. That is my conversion story. If you are a Christian, then you have a conversion story as well. Pastor James Macdonald, I believe said, “If you don’t have a conversion story, you probably don’t have a conversion.”
Your story might not be as tragic as the gang member drug dealer/user off the streets that was into all kinds of sins and troubles until he came to Christ and turned his life around. Yours might be as simple as, “I was reading the Bible one day, and through reading it, the Holy Spirit convicted me of my sins.”
Also, a conversion story isn’t about a blink in the eye complete change. Sadly we all know it doesn’t work that way. When God sanctifies us it takes time. It is a process that we undergo when we become Christians, that causes us to grow in holiness, and isn’t complete until God calls us back to headquarters.
It is important that we know what our conversion story is, and that we can articulate the gospel through it. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a tragic experience, or a dramatic change. It could just be a normal story that other people can relate to. I say that because, our testimony is probably the best way to get the gospel out to knows we know and love the most in our lives.
My challenge for everyone is to think about your conversion story. Write it out, and either send it to someone you know who isn’t saved, or talk to that person, and tell them your story.
If you like what you read, please subscribe via RSS or E-mail for free today. If you have some feedback, please leave a comment below. All comments are welcome.
Your story might not be as tragic as the gang member drug dealer/user off the streets that was into all kinds of sins and troubles until he came to Christ and turned his life around. Yours might be as simple as, “I was reading the Bible one day, and through reading it, the Holy Spirit convicted me of my sins.”
Also, a conversion story isn’t about a blink in the eye complete change. Sadly we all know it doesn’t work that way. When God sanctifies us it takes time. It is a process that we undergo when we become Christians, that causes us to grow in holiness, and isn’t complete until God calls us back to headquarters.
It is important that we know what our conversion story is, and that we can articulate the gospel through it. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a tragic experience, or a dramatic change. It could just be a normal story that other people can relate to. I say that because, our testimony is probably the best way to get the gospel out to knows we know and love the most in our lives.
My challenge for everyone is to think about your conversion story. Write it out, and either send it to someone you know who isn’t saved, or talk to that person, and tell them your story.
If you like what you read, please subscribe via RSS or E-mail for free today. If you have some feedback, please leave a comment below. All comments are welcome.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
