We become united when we see one person, or many people, suffering. In that unity, we seek God and we find hope.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
A few nights … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/hope-in-the-midst-tragedy/
Perhaps God is saying, "put down the weapons of fear and impatience; let loose the burden of flawed perspectives."
Good Morning!
Did anyone besides me notice that somehow, when no one was looking, the demon named Crazy got loose on Monday?
I don’t know if someone purposefully took Crazy … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/would-the-real-crazy-please-stand/
We should give thanks for the refinement of our hearts and minds by the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Reformed Extremism?
I thought I had seen rain; then I moved to Louisiana. Last November, Ruston got about eight inches of rain. Jennie and I thought it was just because we … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-7/
We act as Christ's hands and feet in the world, as Christ is in our hearts. May God bless us in our work.
He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the hand of the Father Almighty.
"So when they had come together, they asked him, 'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the k… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-11th/
Do not the mundane and the spiritual, indeed, work together every day? Rather than wondering if they do, let’s try assuming it to be true.
"This piece was originally written as a weekly staff devotional for the Pastoral Counseling Center. Our aim at PCC is about melding pastoral concern and counseling. I note we ha… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/something-wonderful-supernatural/
Lord, lift us, heal us, and help us all to be world changers in the name of Jesus Christ.
In times like these, people may be thinking about the passage that occurs three times in the Old Testament, "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
These words were give… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/hate-wont-win/
We can celebrate Pentecost with the exhausting energy of the Spirit, the motivation of the Spirit, and the creativity and innovation only God can provide.
The church is on fire!
Okay, not literally, but it is time to talk about Pentecost and fire comes with the territory.
Pentecost is the celebration of the "descent" of th… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/the-church-fire/
It is more important now than ever that we be the light. The world needs Jesus…the world needs us!
When I think about how we love those who we are most deeply committed to, I think about loving in four perspectives: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually. Wit… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/how-can-we-love-thee-spiritually/
A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Mark 13:24-27
"But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/124-advent-devotional/
