August 30th, 2007 by Pastor Matt
Ya know something really crazy about the Bible, all of the stories in it ACTUALLY HAPPENED! Now that doesn’t sound like a big deal or anything, but as me and a friend of mine were sitting down for lunch yesterday that’s what we were talking about. Sampson was one of the stories I mentioned. If you don’t know the story I’m referring to then you seriously need to read it. This man who was blessed of God really went out and grabbed 300 foxes. He really killed 1000 men with a donkey jawbone. Maybe I’m the only person who previously felt like they were reading a fiction novel when they were in the OT, but it’s great knowing that I don’t feel that way anymore. When you think of some of the things that believers were doing in the OT, it makes what I’m doing today look like a cake walk. Children’s Ministry really isn’t all that tough, especially when I consider being thrown into a flaming furnace as one of the other options!
August 29th, 2007 by Pastor Matt
Well crazy hair night was exactly that, crazy. I never imagined what some of those kids thought up. It’s incredible what a vibrant imagination can think of. I’ve got to admit that I did have a favorite of the night. Braydon came in with “SURGE” spelled out on his head.
That’s awesome!
August 29th, 2007 by Pastor Matt
When my wife and I were studying last night we chose to take a look at the first few chapters of Jeremiah. The first thing that popped into my mind was, how many more books were supposed to be in the Bible? How many Jeremiah’s should there have been, but they failed to answer the call of God. Jeremiah was so bold to answer this call!
6 Then said I:
“ Ah, Lord GOD!
Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth.”
7 But the LORD said to me:
“ Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’
For you shall go to all to whom I send you,
And whatever I command you, you shall speak.
8 Do not be afraid of their faces,
For I am with you to deliver you,” says the LORD.
9 Then the LORD put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me:
“ Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms,
To root out and to pull down,
To destroy and to throw down,
To build and to plant.”
Jeremiah was just a youth at this point in his life, and in verse nine God tells him that he has put him over the nations and over the kingdoms. That’s a huge area of responsibility! However, God had touched his mouth and given him the ability to fulfill his calling, and he’ll do the same for you. “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have this day set you over the children and over the babies!”
August 28th, 2007 by Pastor Matt
Let me ask you a question. Do you think that you are going to be a successful person? Hopefully you answered yes, if so let me ask you another one. Why? What are you doing now that is going to cause you to be a successful person? Many people base success on outside circumstances such as money, a position, or respect. Success should be based on something that is inside of us; potential. How much potential do you have, and how much of it do you have to reach until you consider yourself successful? Don’t settle for less than your potential, because if you do (no matter how rich, or powerful you may be at half potential) you won’t be successful.
August 27th, 2007 by admin
The Matt McDaniels blog has officially began. I’m asking myself though… why a Matt McDaniels blog? Do I have something to offer the regular joe who is surfing the internet? Well, I suppose my conclusion to that question is pretty obvious.
August 27th, 2007 by admin
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