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A Season of Transition
Julie Wegner @ Aug 30, 2010 03:04 PM
A Season of Transition
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a purpose under the heaven.” We are moving slowly toward the
harvest season. Even though the temperatures don’t reflect this change, we know from past experiences that fall is around the corner. The leaves will begin to color the environment with their beauty, frost will make an appearance after taking a long sabbatical and football will again be the main focus of so many.
Here at CRCC is in the midst of transition. I believe we are steadfastly moving toward a great harvest season. You can feel the change in the air! Many want the harvest to last through every season; however, there must be a season when the ground is allowed to recuperate (Winter), there is the season of planting seeds (Spring), then comes the season of growing & pruning (Summer), finally the season of harvest (Autumn).
Every season brings change. Why is it that we resist change? Is it because we are moved out of our comfortable routines? God in His mercy will often bring unwanted change in our lives in order to bring us to the place of producing fruit (the harvest). The fruit of the harvest is never for our personal benefit, but rather for the enjoyment of others.
Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Notice the fruit is for others. If we produce fruit we will allow others the enjoyment of the nine different fruit. In order for society to enjoy the fruit of the Spirit I am willing to allow the changes necessary to produce this fruit.
I don’t know what the future holds, I know He holds the future and His desire is for me to enter the harvest with much fruit! I pray you too have this motivation!
Pastor's Blog - July 2010
Julie Wegner @ Jun 23, 2010 10:35 AM
In Deuteronomy 11:26-28 the Lord states that He has placed a blessing and a curse before the people of Israel. A blessing if they observe all that He has commanded them or a curse if they ignore the commandments. The blessing and curse are dependent on choices.
Deut 11:26-28 "See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today; and the curse, if you do not listen to the commandments of the LORD your God.” NAS As I was reading this portion of Scripture I was convicted. It is a good conviction; for God has our best interests at the center of His heart. My conviction was based on the fact that I desire for the Lord to do so much for me, while I casually go about my life. There is no sense of me being responsible for any of my choices or actions. While I am a “grace man,” I understand that I too often cheapen grace by my lack of responsibility to keep my relationship with Him strong! And yet, I find in these verses “grace.” His grace is operating in my life to bring me into a land of bounty and peace. All I have to do is “follow” His directions. Because of my sin nature I continually struggle with the inability to fully live for Him. As the Apostle Paul writes in Romans; “I find that there is a war that rages in my life – a war between good and evil. Thank God through Jesus Christ, we have the victory.” He has given us the Holy Spirit to abide within us to help us in our battle of choices. I may slip occasionally, but with God’s help I will resolve to be blessed!
Pastor's Blog - June 2010
Julie Wegner @ May 26, 2010 10:06 AM
As I have been reading Scripture I have found the tension (good) between faith and works. The more I read, the more I am convinced that there is a greater need for me to mature in the Word of God. Daily I am growing in knowledge of the Word of God, and subsequently, I am being pressed to know more. This is a good thing! The more I know, the greater my ability to live for Him!
Concerning hurts and bitterness I find that there are those who never get beyond their past hurts. Bitterness and living with hurt will sidetrack us from going forth in our daily walk with the Lord. Alas, much too often we must deal with those past issues, and continually forgive and move forward. It is not easy; but God is faithful to give us the strength. I often times ask myself why it is so hard to be positive and full of faith. Daily I face the strain of being positive and believing for a miracle. Although it is difficult, God is using it to teach me to be a man of faith and optimism. I’m not there yet; however, I am making progress. I read in James this morning that testing produces endurance, and endurance produces faith. I am reminded that I am in for the long haul (endurance). Faith must be tested and it must grow. My faith is growing in Him; who is the author and finisher of my faith! I must not give into the lie that circumstances must change, but rather trust in the plan of the Lord for my life. There is a peace that comes with this truth!
"Defending TheTruth - Part 6"
Julie Wegner @ Feb 10, 2010 12:22 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 6 - February 7, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin
"Defending The Truth - Part 5"
Julie Wegner @ Feb 3, 2010 05:46 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 5 - January 31, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin
"Defending The Truth - Part 4"
Julie Wegner @ Jan 27, 2010 04:52 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 4 - January 24, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin
"Defending The Truth - Part 3"
Julie Wegner @ Jan 22, 2010 03:35 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 3 - January 17, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin "Defending The Truth - Part 2"
Julie Wegner @ Jan 22, 2010 03:30 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 2 - January 10, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin "Defending The Truth - Part 1"
Julie Wegner @ Jan 22, 2010 03:24 PM
Defending The Truth - Part 1 - January 3, 2010 - Pastor Larry Goodwin
Angels And Demons - Part 4D
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:28 PM
September 9, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 4D - Pastor Larry Goodwin Angels And Demons - Part 4C
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:23 PM
September 2, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 4C - Pastor Larry Goodwin Angels And Demons - Part 4B
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:18 PM
August 26, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 4B - Pastor Larry Goodwin Angels And Demons - Part 4A
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:15 PM
August 19, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 4A - Pastor Larry Goodwin Angels And Demons - Part 3B
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:10 PM
August 12, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 3B - Pastor Larry Goodwin Angels And Demons - Part 3A
Julie Wegner @ Sep 14, 2009 03:07 PM
August 5, 2009 - Angels & Demons - Part 3A - Pastor Larry Goodwin
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