Miss Peggy

That's what I called her. Out of respect and love. I think she was the best hugger on the planet.
And I know that she loved (loves!) Jesus with all her being.

I'm happy for her being in the presence of the King, but hurt for Clarence, their family, and all her friends.

Tomorrow night (Thursday - 11th) we are going to have a Celebration of Peggy Moore's life at Oso Creek at 7pm.
I know that this is quick but it worked best for all the family who are in town from Tennessee.

Come remember and celebrate with us.


"O death, where is your victory?

O death, where is your sting?

The sting of death is sin, and Rom. 4:15; 5:13; 7:5, 8, 13

">the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, [Rom. 8:37; 1 John 5:4]

">who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Does this mean I'm just human or a full-on hypocrite?

Recently I read the following by Francis Chan that captured some of how I've been feeling the past few months:

I wonder if the inconsistency in my walk with God has anything to do with the fact that I can lead a . . . church in America without being in love with Jesus. I’m sure I could blame American church culture, my position, or a busy schedule for my lack of reverent intimacy. The truth, however, is that my sin and hypocrisy is a result of me. It’s not like I don’t want to.

In fact, when I’m deeply in prayer, it’s clear to me that there’s no place I’d rather be. I know that I love God. When I sit and think about Him, I’m filled with intense feelings of adoration. I’m convinced that He means more to me than my wife, kids, or anyone else on the planet. I just forget to love Him.

I'm aware that many (read, 'all') of us struggle with these same feelings. It just seems extra egregious since I'm a pastor. But it does no good to hide or pretend - from others or God.

As many of you know, I've been dwelling a lot on the Kingdom of God and what it means to really live in the Kingdom. As Paul said: 'The Kingdom of God is not about fancy talk, but living in God's power!' How much of the time do I use fancy talk (or 'pretend living') as a cheap saccarin substitute for living in God's power? Too much.

I spend too much of my life caring about what other people think. Too much time living under the inertia of life, without inhaling from the Holy Spirit. I know that the answer is Jesus. Jesus is Lord. And life in Him is abundant and powerful!

I am so tired of substitutes. I'm sick of how they suck life out of me. I'm ashamed of how they make God look weak and tired.

I'm tired of forgetting. I want to fully display His glory! Help me Jesus that I would learn more and more about seeking you first. And that you might increase . . .

Angels

Is your dead relative an angel? Do individuals have angels? Are angels purely spirit beings? Do they have unlimited power? What's the role of angels in God's plans?

These are some of the issues that David Jeremiah takes on in Angels - Who They Are and How They Help. What the Bible Reveals.

What I love about David Jeremiah is that he is all about God's Word and Truth. So, if you're confused or curious about the Truth on angels -- you can Click here to order Angels.


And now the disclaimer that I'm required to give you :)
This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Much Bigger Than We Can Imagine . . .

One of the really cool things about our involvement in Vietnam is the immensity of it all!

We are involved in something so much bigger than us! And not just spiritually (even though that is SO true) . . . But it goes way beyond the 6 folks who just went in January and Ban Ho.

It goes way beyond the 3 0r 4 churches involved in development in the Lao Cai province. Through Glocal Ventures it spreads all over the country in countless domains.

And then through other partners of GVI, it spreads through the entire fabric of a nation in need.

We are not part of a trip here or there. We are woven into a movement that is going to transform an entire nation of people of which there are many cultures!! That's awesome and exciting!

Check out this article on the GVI website written by Kim Lindell that summarizes our trip and shows it in the context of this movement! (Click her for article)

Great job Kim!!

And great job Creekers!