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Monday, March 28, 2005

8:00 AM

Over the past few weeks it seems as if there has been a deluge of despairing and disheartening news: From a court- ordered death sentence for Terri Schiavo to the mourning in Florida of the little girl who was kidnapped and murdered last week to the shooting rampage at the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota, events have reminded us that we live in a troubled world that is groping for answers. Fortunately, as Christians we find the answer not in the death of Christ on the cross alone but in the empty tomb that He left behind. By turning to Him we can find not only answers, but also the joy and hope of a life renewed. Luke tells us of the women who approached the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning and were shocked to see it empty, with the body of Christ apparently missing. The angels present reminded the women, "He is not here, he is risen. Remember how he told you while he was still with you in Galilee" Then, Luke tells us, 'they remembered his words." The women can be forgiven for their memory loss; shocking and terrible experiences can cause such forgetfulness. They had just witnessed the painful death of their rabbi (teacher), Jesus of Nazareth, and needed to be reminded He had prepared them for this circumstance. Once reminded, they took comfort in His words.

I am reminded of a recent trip to the dentist. While the dentist was cleaning my teeth he said to me, "I do not believe in God." Now this dentist knows what I do for a living and how important my faith is to me, yet for numerous reasons (one main one being his hands were in my mouth) I uncharacteristically remained silent, allowing him to explain; "How can God exist and still allow all the suffering and pain in the world?" I remained quiet until he was finished (and of course put his drill away) and told him that "I do not believe in dentists." This confused him greatly so I clarified for him that if there are dentists in the world, how can so many people have broken, infected and missing teeth? He answered me "I cannot help anyone who does not come to me to have their teeth fixed." That reply is the same for faith. He cannot help people until they come to Him in repentance and faith, accept Him in their lives and ask Him for help.

So as you celebrate this weekend, remember the sacrifice that Christ made for us and how we must believe on Him and ask Him into our lives. By doing so we are not only made strong enough to deal with the sorrows thrown our way, but also wise enough to truly appreciate the joys we are given. As Sxren Kierkegaard wrote; "Christ has not only spoken to us by his life but has also spoken for us by his death." Jesus Christ speaks to us everyday; we merely have to be sure we are listening. Have a joyous and happy Easter!

-Tony Perkins at Family Research Council (frc.org)


What do you think about this? Let's dialogue in the comments section.

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

8:04 PM

hey dudes:

Friday: No High School Groups
GoOd FrIdAy SeRvIcE @ the church

Saturday: EGGstravaganza! @ Westchester Park
Be there or be lame, it's really up to you.
L.I.T. 7:00 p.m. @ the church

DON'T FORGET: Your $50 deposit for Soul Survivor is due THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday, March 13, 2005

11:06 AM

Guys group will be meeting at the Ferreri's on March 18th.
Contact Avery for more information.

Girls group will not be meeting on March 18th.

Monday, March 28, 2005

Believe and Ask

Over the past few weeks it seems as if there has been a deluge of despairing and disheartening news: From a court- ordered death sentence for Terri Schiavo to the mourning in Florida of the little girl who was kidnapped and murdered last week to the shooting rampage at the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota, events have reminded us that we live in a troubled world that is groping for answers. Fortunately, as Christians we find the answer not in the death of Christ on the cross alone but in the empty tomb that He left behind. By turning to Him we can find not only answers, but also the joy and hope of a life renewed. Luke tells us of the women who approached the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning and were shocked to see it empty, with the body of Christ apparently missing. The angels present reminded the women, "He is not here, he is risen. Remember how he told you while he was still with you in Galilee" Then, Luke tells us, 'they remembered his words." The women can be forgiven for their memory loss; shocking and terrible experiences can cause such forgetfulness. They had just witnessed the painful death of their rabbi (teacher), Jesus of Nazareth, and needed to be reminded He had prepared them for this circumstance. Once reminded, they took comfort in His words.

I am reminded of a recent trip to the dentist. While the dentist was cleaning my teeth he said to me, "I do not believe in God." Now this dentist knows what I do for a living and how important my faith is to me, yet for numerous reasons (one main one being his hands were in my mouth) I uncharacteristically remained silent, allowing him to explain; "How can God exist and still allow all the suffering and pain in the world?" I remained quiet until he was finished (and of course put his drill away) and told him that "I do not believe in dentists." This confused him greatly so I clarified for him that if there are dentists in the world, how can so many people have broken, infected and missing teeth? He answered me "I cannot help anyone who does not come to me to have their teeth fixed." That reply is the same for faith. He cannot help people until they come to Him in repentance and faith, accept Him in their lives and ask Him for help.

So as you celebrate this weekend, remember the sacrifice that Christ made for us and how we must believe on Him and ask Him into our lives. By doing so we are not only made strong enough to deal with the sorrows thrown our way, but also wise enough to truly appreciate the joys we are given. As Sxren Kierkegaard wrote; "Christ has not only spoken to us by his life but has also spoken for us by his death." Jesus Christ speaks to us everyday; we merely have to be sure we are listening. Have a joyous and happy Easter!

-Tony Perkins at Family Research Council (frc.org)


What do you think about this? Let's dialogue in the comments section.

*L.I.T.*
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8:00 AM and they said.. 4 comments

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

::::THIS week AT lit::::

hey dudes:

Friday: No High School Groups
GoOd FrIdAy SeRvIcE @ the church

Saturday: EGGstravaganza! @ Westchester Park
Be there or be lame, it's really up to you.
L.I.T. 7:00 p.m. @ the church

DON'T FORGET: Your $50 deposit for Soul Survivor is due THIS SUNDAY!

*L.I.T.*
posted @
8:04 PM and they said.. 2 comments

Sunday, March 13, 2005

High School Small Groups

Guys group will be meeting at the Ferreri's on March 18th.
Contact Avery for more information.

Girls group will not be meeting on March 18th.

*L.I.T.*
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