Pastor's Blog

What Have You Lost Along The Way?

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 3:44pm

I was reading in 2 Chron. 5:10 where it says, "There was nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses put there at Horeb."

What happened to the manna and Aaron's rod that budded? Both those items were in the ark with the two tables of stone. They were lost or misplaced.

The manna represented the provision of God in the wilderness. It represented every word that proceeded from the mouth of God. The Israelites lost that sense of living on a fresh Word from the Lord.

Tragedy into Blessing

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 3:09pm

R.C. Sproul said, "God, in his providence, has the power and the will to work all things together for good for his people. This does not mean that everything that happens to us is, in itself, good. Really bad things do happen to us. But they are only proximately bad; they are never ultimately bad. That is, they are bad only in the short (proximate) term, never in the long term. Because of the triumph of God's goodness in all things, he is able to bring good for us out of the bad. He turns our tragedies into supreme blessings."

Leaders Identify Atrophy

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 2:31pm

What is atrophy? It is anything that is wasting away.

Because of the fall of man and the entrance of sin into the world, atrophy happens all the time.

Let me give you some examples.

If a farmer doesn't tend to his field, it will grow weeds.
If an athlete doesn't workout, he will grow weaker.
If a husband doesn't spent time with his wife, they will grow apart.
If a business owner doesn't work his business, it will fail.
If a Christian doesn't exercise himself to godliness, he will grow carnal.

The world is not winding up; it is winding down.

More on illegal immigration

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 10:00am

Here is an article I found by the Acton Institute. It makes great points. Points such as:

1. It's the duty of Christians to be charitable to all who are in need, including illegal immigrants.
2. It is wrong for the church or the Christian to advocate the breaking of the laws of the land. We are expected to obey the laws of the land, including the laws of immigration.
3. The rule of law should be upheld by the church, because it is the rule of law that guarantees our religious liberty.

A Christian's Response to the President

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 1:55pm

I was listening to a message by Kemp Holden that was preached approximately 17 years ago. He brought out of the book of Daniel five principles to live by as a Christian in America. The sermon was taught soon after President Clinton was elected president. As you might recall, when Clinton was elected president, there was much fear and anger among some Christians in America. The message he preached was very helpful. Let me recap it for you. It might help you during these tough times.

Obama, McChrystal and Loyalty

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 10:09am

As you know, General McChrystal is in the news for making disrespectful remarks about our President. The two of them are meeting today to discuss the situation. Many are calling for the President to fire his General. Others are saying the President should keep McChrystal as General since the war in Afghanistan is still being waged. This brings me to the biblical lesson on loyalty.

President Obama's Call for Prayer

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 1:06pm

In President Obama's address to the nation last night concerning the gulf oil spill, he called upon Americans to pray to God for courage, guidance, blessings, and for the people of the gulf. Even though I might not agree with the President on his agenda for America, I am encouraged that he asked all of us to pray. Here is the last portion of his speech.

It's a faith in the future that sustains us as a people. It is that same faith that sustains our neighbors in the Gulf right now.

A Rhema Word

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 3:56pm

I was taking a CIM intensive class this past weekend, and Dr. Cottle quoted Psa. 119 when David says, "Your word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against You." Psalm 119:11. What was the Word from God that David hid in his heart. Dr. Cottle believes it was 2 Sam. 7:8-17. In this passage of Scripture, God promises to build David a house. The Lord promises to establish the throne of His kingdom forever. This was a spoken Word from God to David's heart. It was a fresh Word; it was a spoken Word; it was a quickened Word; it was a prophetic Word. It was a rhema Word.

God-Moments in Israel

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 11:29am

My wife and I just returned from a 12 day trip to Israel. We had a marvelous time. 25 of us ventured to the holy land to study the bible, view the sites, and enjoy the country.

While I was there, I had several encounters with the Lord. I love sensing God. I love God-Moments. Let me share some of them with you.

Illegal Immigration: WWJD???

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 9:45am

Illegal immigration is such a hot topic in our nation. I hear of priests and ministers who call the Arizona law a racist law. I hear of other ministers who support a crackdown on illegal immigration. What does the Bible say? What would Jesus do? Let's take a crack at it today.

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