Archive for May, 2008
People Watching
I love to watch people, and I especially like to observe the dynamics between anyone in a relationship. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to see this while working at Home Depot. Most customers are pleasant, and I really think that, if greeted with a smile, most people will respond in kind. And then there are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )This is What It’s All About!
I love baptisms, especially if it’s someone I know coming to faith. This weekend I got to see my friend Don baptize his daughter Allison. It wasn’t that long ago that I remember watching Don’s baptism. I love it! This is what it’s all about! Just the thought of a new life, and the things in store! [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Just a Wannabe
I can still picture the day I sat in a Sunday School class when I was about 23 years old. I said that someday when I’m old I want people to say about me, “She was a woman of prayer.” One of the guys said, “Lynn, ya gotta start now.” Ouch! Well, I’m still trying. And [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Surprised by God
Have you ever prayed for something, and then didn’t recognize the answer when it came? Because it was not exactly the answer you thought you’d get, but the answer that God knew you really wanted? “God, you know my heart, and you know what’s best for me and for our church. I pray that we [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I Couldn’t Have Said It Better
I was so excited to listen to the prayer CD that Larry McManus and Kevin Richardson put together, to aid us in praying for the Merrillville/Hobart area and our East Campus. It is a guide to all the things we need to pray for, and it begins with words of praise for the wonderful God [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )To Guard and To Guide
With Greg’s recent blog posts about our elders, it’s a reminder to pray for them. “Lord, thank you so much for our elders, who dedicate countless hours keeping Suncrest safe and in your will. They pray for us and pray for our church. We pray for them as well. Please keep them close to you. Keep them safe [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Written with a Deep Sigh…
“Okay, God, thank you for the nudging to read your Word and the prompting to pray, which I asked for yesterday. (I knew you’d be faithful to provide that!). And I don’t mind that the nudges and prompts were at 6 am. Now if I could ask for one more thing, it’d be the strength [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )My Favorite “C”
Suncrest’s core values are all important, that’s why they’re…well, that’s why they’re core values. My favorite “C” however, is “cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus.” I kind of feel that if you have a growing relationship with Christ, the other things will fall into place. You won’t be able to help yourself! “Lord, I pray for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Attitudes Follow Actions
Have there ever been times when you didn’t feel like worshipping God? Maybe one Sunday morning, at church, when you didn’t feel like singing praise songs or joining in prayer. Maybe you felt like God was far away. Or you felt like he deserted you. I’ve felt that way many times. Sometimes worship is a discipline. You [...]
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Lynn Barbee