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Defining Moments as a Christian

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:21pm

Here are my top 5.

1. April 15, 1976 I gave my heart to Christ at an altar call at Centerville First Baptist Church.

2. April 17, 1976 I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God burned on the inside of me for months. It was awesome! It was life changing! I was radically saved.

Defining Moments in Ministry

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 5:03pm

Ministry has many moments. I believe the ministry is full of God moments. There are certain events in ministry that are defining. They mark you. You remember them. They change your life, your ministry, and your perspective. Here are some of my defining moments in ministry.

1. God called me into the ministry. I was 18 years old and reading Romans 1:15-16. Paul was indebted to preach the Gospel. God said, "And you are indebted to preach the Gospel." I immediately said "thank you God."

Haiti, God, Tragedy, and Suffering

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 1:17pm

I came across this article on Lifeway website and thought I would share it with you. It has some great things to say about God and the nation of Haiti. I hope it answers some of your questions about tragedies and sufferings

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What do you like the best?

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 3:21pm

This is an informal poll. What do you like best about church?

1. The worship
2. The teaching/preaching
3. The friendships/fellowship
4. The prayer
5. The ministry for children
6. The ministry for youth
7. The ministry for young adults
8. The special music
9. Our Spring Convention
10. A Christmas Tale

I think the thing I enjoy the most is our worship. I really connect with God when I praise the Lord with music. I love to teach and preach, but I did not want to be self-serving and choose that-ha!

Let me hear from you. Pastor Tim

White as Snow

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 2:32pm

I have spent the past two days watching the snow fall in Southeast Michigan. I think there is such beauty to a snowstorm. I know it causes all kinds of trouble, but to me, the white blanket of freshly fallen snow is beautiful. I always think of the verse in Isaiah that says, "Come let us reason together. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow" (Isa. 1:18).

Two Things God Does Not Forget

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 10:30am

In Acts 10:4 it says, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God."

The angel told Cornelius that his prayers and charitable giving were a memorial before God. They were a permanent fixture before the Lord in heaven.

This tells me that there are two things God does not forget. God does not forget your prayers or your giving. They are perpetually before the Lord.

How many prayers did you pray in 2009? How many prayers did you pray during the 21 day fast? How much did you give to the Lord's work?

Teen Dating

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 1:58pm

Here are my thoughts on teen dating.

I think teenagers should begin dating no earlier that 16 years of age. Studies have shown teenagers that begin dating prior to 16 years of age have a greater chance of premarital sex.

I believe teenagers should begin with group dating.

I believe teenagers should set boundaries on physical affection. They should never arouse sexual feelings by the way they touch or kiss each other.

I believe teenagers should date those who share their spiritual values.

Precious Prayer Promises

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 1:30pm

Let's take a look at this great Psalm.

Psalm 20
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1 In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry.
May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.
2 May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.[a]
3 May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
Interlude

4 May he grant your heart’s desires
and make all your plans succeed.
5 May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory

Fasting and Prayer Journal

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:28am

Let's blog some of the things the Lord is speaking to us about during our 21 days of prayer and fasting.

I am going to try to maintain my same discipline as last year during my personal prayer time. Last year I decided to not ask God for anything for myself. I just used my prayer time to draw close to the Lord. I want to do the same this year. I want to use my personal prayer time to worship Him, love Him, and draw near to Him.

Is God speaking anything to your heart?

2010 Events at Cornerstone

Submitted by Tim Forsthoff on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 10:45am

Hello Friends,

Here are some events scheduled for 2010 at Cornerstone.

January: Personal Growth plan instituted for the entire church.
February 12-13: Sex, Love, and Communication marriage seminar with Jimmy Evans
February 18-21: Stephen Mansfield will teach a CIM intensive and preach on Sunday (He wrote New York Times bestseller book on the faith of George Bush)
March 5-6: Awaken Conference for young women
March 28: The Power of One (Let’s try to reach 2000)
April 4: Easter
April 24: KOTR Conference with Craig Jutila formerly from Saddleback Church
May 2-5: Spring Convention

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