Are college students really searching?

September 16th, 2009

Here is an article I just read that shows how college students are looking for the truth.  I’ve said it before, but we want to be there to tell them!

Religious Clubs Gain Popularity

Here’s one good quote from the article:

“Several studies by higher education research institutes (including The Barna Group and UCLA) have come to the conclusion that a lot of students are searching to find something bigger than themselves to believe in and college is becoming to perfect place to find that.”

A couple new videos of Elijah

August 26th, 2009

Here are some fun little video clips of baby Elijah.  He’s almost nine months now and super fun!

Playing a new game with DeAnn:

What does the lion/dog say?

Liking teething biscuits (I know it sounds funny but he is very cute!):

Elijah’s First Teething Biscuit

Finally…Kamp Ed!

August 1st, 2009

Craig Johring, the Leiva’s, and a big catfish all at Kamp Ed…  That’s a great morning!

A Meditation on the Creator God: (ESV study Bible chain reference.)

July 20th, 2009

May I suggest taking this and reading it out loud.  Maybe try this everyday this coming week.  I believe that it will lead you to worship.  I found it to be so.


A Meditation on the Creator God:  (ESV study Bible chain reference.)

Genesis 1:1

The Creation of the World

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Job 38:4-7

 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
 5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
 6 On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
 7 when the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Psalm 33:6

 6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
and by the breath of his mouth all their host.

Psalm 136:5

 5 to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his steadfast love endures forever;

Isaiah 42:5

 5 Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk in it:

Isaiah 45:18

18 For thus says the Lord,
who created the heavens
(he is God!),
who formed the earth and made it
(he established it;
he did not create it empty,
he formed it to be inhabited!):
“I am the Lord, and there is no other.

John 1:1-3

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and cthe Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3  All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Acts 14:15

15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

Acts 17:24

24  The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, 

Colossians 1:16-17

16 For by  him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Hebrews 1:10

10 And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;

Hebrews 11:3

3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Revelation 4:11

11  “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they existed and were created.”

 

Tearing down the play mat

July 5th, 2009

Here’s baby Elijah tearing down the play mat!  Fun times…