The Pursuit: Day 6

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1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (New International Version)

 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Saturday, July 25, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Pursuit: Day 5

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Hilda and I recently learned about Freddy Rodriguez, a praise & worship leader in Las Vegas.

From the moment I first heard this song, the idea of "The Pursuit" came to my mind.
Here is "I will run," a song we've been learning @ Arise, and has immediately become one of my favorites:


Friday, July 24, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Pursuit: Day 4

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Earlier this week I shared a clip of the movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness."

Today's clip is of the end of the movie, where after all the struggles, all of the suffering, and all of the heartache, he reaches his goal! What a pursuit!

Enjoy!


Thursday, July 23, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Pursuit: Day 3

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This morning I woke up thinking about the poem "The Road not taken" by Robert Frost.

The last part of the poem, which is my favorite, helps me to keep focused in life: 

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

This shifts my attention to what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14:

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Here is a video of "The Road Not Taken:"


Wednesday, July 22, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Pursuit: Day 2

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For a few weeks now I've been thinking about the popular fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. It's incredible that even as an adult, this story taught to me as a child still rings clearly in my head. 

The moral: Slow and steady wins the race!

God has placed before me the task of planting and pastoring a new church start. At times it can feel like a rollercoaster ride, but I remind myself constantly that I must stay focused on what God has called me to do, despite the distractions. Similarly to the tortoise, I find myself on a pursuit. Slow and steady wins the race!

Here is Disney's animated version from the 1930's of "The Tortoise and the Hare:"


Tuesday, July 21, 2009 | 0 Comments

Transformed: part 3

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This past Sunday was the final part of our series, "Transformed: from the inside out." 
There was great feedback @ Arise as a result of this series teaching. 
This presentation (part 3) begins where part 2 left off. Here's the powerpoint:

Monday, July 20, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Pursuit: Day 1

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All this week I will be blogging to prepare for my message on Sunday, "The Pursuit." I will be sharing videos that spark my imagination and thoughts for this service.
"The Pursuit" is also the theme of our second preview service this Sunday @ Arise Christian Church.

Here is our announcement for the service:


Naturally, when I think about "The Pursuit," I think about the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. This is one of my favorite films! Here is a clip from the movie that I find to be touching and motivating:


Monday, July 20, 2009 | 0 Comments

He is greater than I

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Thursday, July 16, 2009 | 0 Comments

Transformed: part 2

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We're currently doing a 3-week teaching series @ Arise entitled, "Transformed: from the inside out." This past Sunday was part/week 2 of the series. Here's the powerpoint:



If you're having trouble viewing the slide show, you can view it here and here.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

Pictures! Pictures!

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Pictures are now up @ AriseOrlando.org
Check out pics from Relay for Life - Lake Nona, volunteering @ Give Kids the World, my one year anniversary of ordained ministry, and our First Preview Service.

God is awesome! And these pics give a glimpse of that!

Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 07, 2009 | 0 Comments

Transformed: part 1

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We're currently doing a 3-week teaching series @ Arise entitled, "Transformed: from the inside out." Here is the announcement we made for facebook & e-mail marketing:

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This past Sunday was part 1 of the series. Here's the powerpoint:

If you're having trouble viewing the slide show, you can view it here and here.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009 | 0 Comments

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