Ten Commandment Links

 Friends, The first link is a great teaching video on learning the 10 Commandments, from a Hebrew perspective:
 http://www.aish.com/sp/lal/48948961.html .

The second link is a group of men on a mission trip to Alaska, having fun with the 10 Commandments:
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=e734d7e1fef22e311eaf .

Enjoy and keep these commandments in mind as we journey together. 

Blessings!  David

Just Think

Last night during out Disciple study on the early chapters of Exodus we focused on character traits (please see photos of work posted near the bottom of this page) of Biblical characters when the children of Israel were under slavery in Egypt.  Included were the powerful saga of Moses' and Aaron's encounters with Pharoah and their reliance on God.  An incredible story!  During our discussions Pastor David led us to think of our own unique personalities, gifts, and callings.  Are we willing to answer?  The study reminded me of a Biblical quote and also a poem by Roy Lessin... found on the back of my calendar! 

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:4

Just Think

By Roy Lessin

Just think,

you're here not by chance,

but by God's choosing.

His hand formed you

and made you

the person you are.

He compares you to no one else -

you are one of a kind.

You lack nothing

that His grace can't give you.

He has allowed you to be here

at this time in history

to fulfill His special purpose

for this generation.

...........................

How timely are God's ways. 

Thanks to Rachael for taking the pics posted below!

See you next week,

 sg

Wrestling with God - Genesis 32:24-32

We have all struggled with life events we do not understand - I suppose we might sometimes think of this as the groaning "Why me?" syndrome!    But as our faith walk is strengthened something amazing happens - God begins to shape us.    And this marvel transforms that old complaining question into a deeply moving reality that God truly cares.  The "Why me?" becomes  a question of wonder and thankfulness that God can love us so much. 

As we continue in the Disciple Bible study, we'll experience those moments of clarity - thanks be to God.  We will support each other in this walk learning that grace can help us understand stories about definitely not-perfect Biblical people chosen and refined by God to demonstrate His love for us as chronicled in the Old Testament.  And by grace how the only Perfect One died for our sins as chronicled in the New Testament... till we truly are rejoicing and living life more abundantly - walking with Christ!

A great little article about Jacob's struggle is found here: http://www.unionchurch.com/archive/100399.html

A little snippet from the above article is a great quote by G. K. Chesterton...

G.K. Chesterton once said, "Christianity has not been tried and found empty . . . it has been found difficult and left untried." Chesterton read an article in the London Times that asked the question "What is Wrong With the World?" He was asked for his response. He got out a fancy sheet of paper and wrote, "I am. Sincerely, G.K. Chesterton."

See you next week at Disciple!

sg