When we think of heroes, our western mindset immediately goes to Chuck Norris rescuing soldiers missing in action, pictures of Rocky overcoming his Russian nemesis or (if you’re old enough) even John Wayne rounding up the bad guys in a western! When we think of...
Over the last several weeks we have also discussed the vivid difference between celebrities and heroes: Celebrities are visible. Heroes are useable. Celebrities are characters. Heroes have character. Celebrities are popular. Heroes are powerful. Celebrities speak of change. Heroes usher in change. We also took a look at a true...
Several years ago, my wife and I were on vacation and we were walking with my parents. We were simply minding our own business just walking and talking, and had traversed down the beach farther than we normally do. Suddenly we heard cries for help off...
Over the last number of weeks, we have taken a look at a true Bible hero…Joseph. We then began to “mine” some “Jewels from Joseph”: Jewel #1…The greater the dream the greater the opposition (Gen. 37:5). Jewel #2…Those who don’t have your dream won’t have your reaction (Gen. 37:5)! Jewel...
A few weeks ago, we discussed that in everyday language, these verses give us three things to consider: Consider them (the Hebrews 11 heroes of the Old Testament)! Consider Him (our ultimate Hero…Jesus Christ)! Consider yourself (incorporate heroic qualities from their lives into ours)! Over the last couple of weeks, we...
Prior to September 11th, 2001 when our society thought of heroes…celebrities and sports figures came readily to mind. Immediately after 9-1-1 our priorities began to change and then when we thought of heroes…policeman, fireman and other “first responders” came to mind. Unfortunately after the wake...
Over the last couple of weeks we began discussing the difference between a hero and a celebrity: 1. Celebrities are visible. Heroes are useable. 2. Celebrities are characters. Heroes have character. 3. Celebrities are popular. Heroes are powerful. 4. Celebrities speak of change. Heroes usher in change. We also began...
Last week we began discussing "heroes" of faith and our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ. We also discussed that we can develop heroic qualities in our own lives! This week, let's continue...
In year 2014, this world needs heroes! The Bible tells us, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us and let us run with...
Joy Church announces its first community wide outreach of 2014 to be held on Saturday, March 22 from 9 am to 1 pm on the church grounds. The JOY CARE CLINIC and JOY to GO mobile kitchen will take place simultaneously providing free serves to...