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GRACE SPACE

Whenever I get in God’s presence in the worship center, something happens that is like nothing else. I feel an amazing relief from life and its pressures.

No wonder David penned these words in Psalm 69:9 “A zeal for your house consumes me .”

What is zeal? In English, the word means an “eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something.”

The sanctuary where we worship is a safe place to experience the grace of God’s presence in a simple non complicated way.

Can’t wait to get to the Grace Space this Sunday.

HEALED BY LAUGHTER

Last night our house was filled with friends and laughter again.

And each time we get together with friends we should understand what a great gift it is to just laugh your heads off.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22, NIV).

Science has finally caught up with these words in the Bible that King Solomon wrote some 3,000 years ago.

The following report is from The Week magazine: “Laughter is good for your health—and now scientists know why. Researchers at the University of Maryland found that when 20 healthy volunteers smiled and guffawed while watching the comedy,Kingpin, their blood flow increased by 22 percent, about the same increase caused by aerobic exercise. But when volunteers watched tension-filled scenes from Saving Private Ryan, their blood flow decreased 35 percent.

“The researchers say that laughing apparently causes the endothelium, the tissue that lines blood vessels, to expand, which increases blood flow. Laughter may also improve arterial health by reducing mental stress, which constricts vessels and cuts blood flow. A healthy lifestyle should include 30 minutes of exercise three times a week, and 15 minutes of hearty laughter each day.

It’s a pity that so many totally ignore God’s directives for healthier, happier living. If we would live by the principles as found in his Word, the Bible, we would not only live healthier and happier lives, but our relationships would improve out of sight. We can’t improve on God’s plan. The wisest thing is to get in on it.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22, NIV).

Laugh.

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we ENDURE.com

If you like to run, swim or cycle, check out this link.

weENDURE.com helps you track your activity and let you monitor your workouts.

I love this workout journal.

February 04, 2010

Posted at 09:31 AM

Distance 7.20 miles
Time 01:10:00
Average Speed 6.17 mph
Average Pace 9:43 min/mile

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Brownlow trail in prescott – great tacky dirt
Sewel, Becker, and Middlemore and I road today.

January 30, 2010

Posted at 09:28 AM

Distance 14.00 miles
Time 02:00:00
Max Speed 4.70 mph
Average Speed 7.00 mph
Elevation 3000.00 feet
Average Pace 8:34 min/mile

Black Canyon City – Table Mesa to boyscout loop and back.

32 other rmtn bikers.

Cycling

Happy ENDURING.

Steve

Football, Superbowl

SUPERBOWL XLIV

Join The funnest group in the Tri City area Sunday February 7th 2010.

Super Bowl 2010 at Jeff and Tracey Scheffert’s house.

4701 Lava Ln.Prescott Valley Arizona. – 772-1140

Dress up as you favorite player contest.

Super bowl giveaways Tons of food, fun and fellowship to boot.

I pic the Colts to win this one.

Ministry

Speaking Of Shadows

Today being GROUNDHOG DAY I thought I would re-post a blog I did last year.

Last year at this time I did a teaching called the shadow of influence.

When was the last time your shadow healed someone?

It is so interesting how our influence impacts people our entire lives and beyond.

I am looking at Acts 5:13-15 that talks about the time when people would bring their friends and family and lay them along the street so that “at least” Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them.

The passage goes onto say that everyone was healed.

It is also said that in India people would try to position themselves in a way that Mahatma Gandi would pass over them….ummm?

Wow, to be able to help people at that level would be unimaginable.

Here are my thought points I am developing.

1. OUR INFLUENCE IS ALWAYS ACTIVE.

2. OUR INFLUENCE IS MOSTLY UNCONSCIOUS

3. OUR INFLUENCE LIVES BEYOND US

4. OUR INFLUENCE IS IRREVOCABLE.

Phillip Brooks says; “no man or woman of the humblest sort can really be strong, gentle, pure and good, without the world being better for it.”

“I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.” – anonymous

“people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by”.

Acts 5:15

Bikes, Mountain biking

Stuff you will need before you go mountain biking

I wish I could have had this list and information when I first started mountain biking.

Bike basics suggestions from Dan Foster: 1) “A first-timer should get a full suspension (shock absorbers on front and back).” 2) “Mountain bike (helmets) come down lower in the back…and gives a little more protection.” 3) A padded liner protects against chafing. 4) A hydration pack is “great for holding water. But it also holds a rescue kit: tire irons, a tube patch kit, a multitool and a pump. You must carry all this all the time, because you will get a flat. If you don’t know how to fix a flat, learn.”

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THE TIPPING POINT #4

There is something powerful called the SURGE OF THE GROUP.
When an individual joins the large mass going in the same direction you have a what scientist call the CRITICAL MASS. (sustaining a chain reaction)

What Biologist call a SWARM – bees can destroy a party, an army of ants can kill a cow – birds can down a 747 jet
What that bible calls a THRONG. – they can defeat a nation, cause walls to tumble and make God come to earth.

Critical mass – swarm – throng is the point where “the group” not the “individual” becomes more important to accomplish a given goal.

A Tipping takes place when ME is replaced with the importance of WE.

THE TIPPING POINT
Pastor Steve Lummer
pt 4
Tipping points community led change

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
-Psalm 133:1-3 (niv)

1. GET beyond yourself.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6

2. GROW beyond yourself.
But grow in grace 2 Peter 3:18
“Finding Help” -We are guilty of self rescue… not letting God be our hero. We cheat ourselves by not running to the Father.

3. GIVE beyond yourself.
Give, and it will be given to you. Luke 6:38

4. GO beyond yourself.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations Matthew 28:13

LOVE THE ONES YOUR WITH
Stars without an orbit – Jude 1:13 niv

The power of three voices this week
John – Jason – Jacob

My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God. – Philippians 4:1 (the message)

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THE TIPPING POINT #3

Here is the outline for the 3rd message in the series the Tipping Point.

THE TIPPING POINT
Pastor Steve Lummer
pt 3
Almost Persuaded
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 26:28 (nkjv)

INSIGHTS ON INFLUENCE.

Influence happens through us and to us.
Influence is either positive or negative.
Influence last longer than we do

Why do we resist influence ?

Numbers 14
They FORGOT the PAST. – Exodus 1:14
They STUCK the PRESENT. –
They FEARED the FUTURE. –

PERSUADING FACTORS.

1. PRESSURE CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
2. PROBLEMS CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
3. PAIN CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.
4. PLEASURE CAN PERSUADE US TOWARD CHANGE.

AGRIPPA’S REASONS FOR REJECTING THE INVITATION.

1. HE ENJOYED SIN.
“pleasures of sin for a season.” Hebrews 11:25 (kjv)

2. HE WOULD NOT BOW TO ANOTHER KING.
“Every knee will bow” Romans 14:11

3. HE WOULD NOT BELIEVE.
‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ Luke 18:13

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 (niv)

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