Like the Innkeeper, will we make room for Jesus with our time and in our thoughts? The wise men did. They looked for and kept on following the star. We too should look for and keep following our Superstar, Jesus Christ. Lift Him up because it’s Good News for all. – Thoughts from sermon of Pastor Steve Ramsdell
Each day with God, we can dream and believe in better tomorrows because of the gift of Jesus Christ our Superstar.
It wasn’t easy for the Wise Men but what kept them going was to find Jesus and it’s the same for us today. What keeps us going is the constant reminder of what He did for us on the cross and this inspires us to want to give Him our best in whatever we do. – Thoughts from Sermon of Steve Ramsdell
This day with God will be amazing because of our faith in the possibilities God gives. This is what keeps us going. Like a stream of water eventually cutting into a rock, persistent focus on the possibilities God gives helps us to cut into and go through the obstacles in our way.
As we are getting near the end of the year and start thinking about next year, here is another post in the “God’s Plan for Us” series. There are five keys to successfully realizing your God given purpose; thoughts, plans, desires, confidence, and determination.
Thoughts
A lot of times the things we think look good end up not being so good. The things we don’t think will be good end up being what’s really good and useful. If the things of God are what we cherish, then we have all we need. Paraphrasing what my pastor, Steve Ramsdell once said in a sermon, “Over the course of life, most good things don’t happen magically or suddenly. They are the result of a predetermined request, an ongoing commitment to build momentum for life”. Here is a link to the Podcast player for inspiration at any time or any place: FUMC Sermon Podcast.
Vince Lombardi, the great football coach of the Green Bay Packers once said, “I firmly believe that a man’s finest hour – his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is the moment when he works his heart out in a good cause…
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God’s gift of Jesus at Christmas is a gift that last forever; meaningful and useful for every endeavor.
Searching for the right gift
So little time to go
The stress is high
All the lights aglow
Remember it is time
The stretch of the season
Our Savior was born
This is the true reason
Because of a baby born
Born in a manger
To become our Savior
And the real game changer
A simple family Christmas is glorious
Putting us at peace with our fate
Setting us at peace with God
The ticket through the pearly gates
Most gifts are short term
But God’s gift is forever
The one that is meaningful
Useful for any endeavor
By Mark Shields – © 12-18-2014
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Waiting is the hardest work of hope and at Christmas time we get the opportunity to remember what we are waiting for. Our joy gets stronger as we wait on the Lord’s return. He does His most important work while we wait so let us use this time to pause during our busy time, listen, reflect, and worship. – Thoughts from sermon of Steve Ramsdell, 12-14-2014
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