I would like to give you a sneak peak at the September church newsletter column, "One Servant's Heart." I hope you enjoy it.

Deuteronomy 1:6
"The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: 'You have dwelt long enough at this mountain.'"

All of us would agree that there's nothing much better than being "on the mountaintop," of that spiritual high we experience when God is pouring His blessings out upon us. We are aware of the Lord's presence in a particularly moving service, and it's really beyond description how wonderful it is within us.

But did you know that, in some cases, we can have too much of a good thing?

You may be asking, "How is it possible to have too much of that mountaintop experience?" Well, in this month's verse, we find the children of Israel camped around the mountain of God. God had blessed the people with His presence, with meaningful and instructive worship experiences. But God had something more for the people, something better, something more in God's plan: the Promised Land.

God had promised Abraham and his descendants that He would give them a land to call their own, a land which would cultivate a belief in and worship of the one true God, a land that would provide a home for the Messiah. The thing was this: Mount Horeb wasn't the Promised Land. It was more what you would call a "glory-filled rest area" on the journey. In order to make it to the Promised Land and fulfill more of the promises of God, the children of Israel had to leave the mountain.

This was not the only example of this idea. In the New Testament, we see practically the same thing on the Mount of Transfiguration. Peter, James and John had witnessed Jesus in His true glory, along with Elijah and Moses, who had been the recipient of the original "vacate the mountain" message. Peter and the others were ready to stay up on the Mount of Transfiguration, ready to build three temples and live happily ever after. But Jesus told the disciples that it was time to leave. The mountaintop was not the place to stay, but a place to be remembered as a source of inspiration. It was to be used to strengthen them for the work ahead.

You see, it is very easy and tempting to fall into the habit (or rut) of tradition. We grow comfortable with the way things are. God begins to bless, and we decide to stay right where we are, in hopes that we can just receive the blessings from now on. But we need to remember, as I mentioned a moment ago, that those moments are a kind of "glory-filled rest area." It is in these times and places that we are refreshed, where we are motivated and blessed and encouraged. Then, we take what we've received and continue on our journey.

If you've ever taken a long trip, you know that when you begin to get worn out and tired, the rest area sign is a welcome relief. You can get out of the car, stretch, walk around, perhaps get something to eat or drink, then you go on your way. You don't want to stay at the rest area, despite how good it might be, because you know something better awaits you at the end of the journey. The entire point of the journey is to reach the destination, not stay at the rest area.

For the Christian, the destination is not the only great thing; the journey itself is also rewarding. There is work to be done, a plan to be fulfilled, a path to follow, lives to touch, and God wants us to let Him guide us. The mountaintop is great, and we all long to have that experience. Still, the Lord is telling us that the best still lies ahead. We must use the mountaintop experiences as times of refreshing and refueling, and take those blessings down the mountain with us. By doing this, we are able to show Christ's light to the world, lead others to a relationship with God, and draw ever closer to that robe and crown awaiting us in our eternal home.

Let us all desire that mountaintop, but then let us all desire to take that experience out and share it with others. There is much to do, and God's blessings can be found at the summit or the foot of the mountain. Enjoy the mountain, and allow God to carry you through the valley. And when you arrive at your final destination, you'll be glad you made the trip.

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No doubt the Internet and blogs worldwide are inundated with references to Hurricaine Katrina, instances of such being comparable to the number of raindrops the storm has already produced. As the nation, especially those in Katrina's path, turned its eyes toward the Gulf of Mexico, with questions and worries abounding. I was struck most, though, by the references to God and to prayer.

In my experience, most people turn to the Lord in times of distress. We saw it after the terrorist attacks four years ago, we see it sporadically throughout the difficult times of war and uncertainty, and again we see it in the path (and wake) of a natural disaster. Now, I am certainly in favor of crying out to God for strength and protection, but what about afterward?

Humanity, not just Americans (though we display our fair share), are creatures of habit and self-indulgence. Our tendency is to live life by whatever code we desire at any given time, giving little thought to the principle of true Christianity (i.e. a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not a default monaker, or "I'm not this or that religion, so that must mean I'm Christian). Then, when we are suddenly confronted with the truth of our fragility and ultimate powerlessness, our hearts and minds turn toward God. After the crisis has abated, our old habits return.

During those dark hours, we honestly feel that, even though life is out of our hands, God will be there, and that somehow gives us a peace. Why don't people want that all of the time? Why do we not crave that sense of Divine Providence in the everyday challenges we face?

I don't believe there are any simple answers to those questions. As a pastor, I could certainly spend several sermons-worth of time expounding on the Biblical aspects of these questions, and my own personal views. However, I will refrain at the present time.

I would like to say, though, that the peace of God is extended to all those who receive Jesus Christ into their heart. All are weak, and as the Bible says, all have sinned and all fall enormously short of the glory and perfection of God. There are times that each of us gives into our 'fleshly nature,' following feelings or circumstances away from God's path of righteousness. But then we begin to have that sense of loss, that emptiness that the world seems to have in abundance. We lose our grip on peace.

The only way to hold onto the peace of God, the peace described as beyond human understanding, is not to turn to the Lord only in the times of distress and disaster, but to follow Him in the good times, too. Many have died in the wrath of Katrina, but so many have thanked God that it was not worse than it was. The best way to truly thank God for His grace is to live for him in the aftermath.

Many will say that I have no idea what I'm talking about, that these are empty words from an empty head, that God is a myth. I do not agree. The biggest reason? The peace. If it is beyond understanding, how do I know I have it? I just know. That is what God does. If peace is missing from your life, whether you've suffered disaster or not, then I suggest getting to know the Lord. It's not difficult, and He's not far away. Just ask, and He will be there for you.


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Just as an update: I will do my best to post a new entry next week, hopefully on Monday. Until then, God bless you all.

Here are a few more columns from our church newsletter. I hope you were encouraged by those from the last post, and will be encouraged by these as well.

MAY 2004

Matthew 20:7-b
He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right you will receive.'

There's really nothing any better than looking back at the end of the day and seeing accomplishment. It doesn't actually matter what the accomplishment might be, merely knowing that we've completed something worthwhile is almost reward in itself. Whether it is finishing a long-read novel, finally getting the flower bed weeded, getting the garage cleaned out, just knowing it's finished (and you did it) is a wonderful feeling.

But too often people see emptiness where work should be. For whatever reason, people sometimes begin to devalue their usefulness. It might be age, education, perhaps talent, but some force of circumstance makes them feel they have nothing to contribute. And just as there is no greater feeling than accomplishment, there is no worse feeling than failing to contribute.
Sure, not everyone can be a preacher, a teacher, or a singer. But if you'll notice throughout the Word of God, those are not the only jobs. Within the kingdom of God, there are many, many jobs that need your special attention. While it may be difficult to find employment in today's economy, there is never a job-shortage in the work of the Lord.

And, unlike the physical world, there are no long lists of prerequisites or "qualifications." The only qualifying factors are a personal relationship with Christ, and a desire to work for Him. There is no minimum or maximum age limit, no previous experience necessary, no references required. The Lord continually has the "Help Wanted" sign up, and walk-ins are always welcome.

"So," you ask, "what is the job description?" It's simple. Make God first in your life, and allow Him to direct you in your task. The Lord is a very "hands on" type of leader. No matter where you go or what you face, He will be there to lend assistance, and to give you every advantage.

"What jobs are available?" I'm glad you asked. The area with the most openings is in the "Witness Brigade." These are the people who take the opportunities presented to them to spread the good news of Jesus to the world. Again, there are no minimum requirements or special education necessary. All you need do is live your life as a testimony of what God has done for you, and let people see the God you serve. Now, this is a twenty-four-hour-per-day job, and you are always on call, but the opportunities for work are endless.

"What are the benefits?" I knew you'd get to that sooner or later. Jobs in God's Kingdom are the highest-paying, most secure positions possible. Instead of waiting until every Friday, or every two weeks for pay, you are paid on a daily basis. Under the watchful eye of our Employer, (as our verse stated) whatever is right you will receive. Going above and beyond is always noted and rewarded. However, be aware that slacking is also noticed.

Also included in the "Kingdom Employment Package" is a terrific retirement plan. You've heard it's out of this world? Well, you'd be right. There are only a few minor differences compared with other employment opportunities out in the world. First, your retirement coverage begins in full the very first day. Second, your retirement benefits never decrease. Third, once it is your time to retire, the Lord honors your loyal service by giving you a brand new body, complete with eternal life and a mansion in heaven.

Just remember that no matter who you are, or what skills you possess, you are valuable to God's work. If you never preach a sermon, teach a class, serve on a committee or sing a song, you can always witness for the Lord. There's a lot of work out there. Use what you have, truly live the Christian life, work for the Lord the best you can, and God will certainly bless you with what is right. Thanks for applying, and congratulations on your new job!


JUNE 2004

Nahum 1:13
"For now I will break off his yoke from you, and burst your bonds apart."

In considering the above verse, what things do you find of considerable importance? Let's consider it for a moment, starting with the end, and working backwards. First, we find "burst your bonds apart." God does, indeed, have the power to burst all our bonds apart. Those things keeping us down, keeping us fearful, keeping us defeated, are no match for the power of the living God. When we see the words "burst" and "apart," we are put in mind not of a simple release, but of total destruction, the destruction of whatever "bonds" we have suffered. If you drop a coffee mug and merely chip it, that's one thing; you could still use it without much difficulty. But, were you to drop it and shatter it, the mug would be totally ruined. Such is the case when God bursts apart our bonds. If we rely totally on Him, and place our lives in His hands, those former bonds can never be used against us again. But trust is the key.

Going a little further back, we find the word "yoke," defined as something which has the ability to both hold in place and control the animal (or person) placed in it. Again we see this idea of breaking the yoke, of taking what is holding you and controlling you, and breaking free from it. For the unbeliever, it is the power of sin. For the Christian, it may be temptations, trials, sickness, pain, or some other circumstance. God has the power to set you free, which is the meaning behind this verse.

But, as I like to ask so often, can you find the most important word in this verse? Study it closely. Is it "break" or "burst?" Is it "yoke" or "bonds?" Could it possibly be "apart?" While each of these words is of critical significance, there is still another word that makes the meaning of this verse explode in the power of victory.

That word is "NOW."

All of us are aware that God does, indeed, have the power to conquer all, to break all the chains which keep us in the bondage of sin or defeat. By placing our trust in the Lord, He will conquer all obstacles in our lives. But the word "NOW" adds an entirely new dimension to this verse. What is that new dimension? Well, I'm glad you asked.

When you pause to contemplate the power of this verse, you absolutely must include the word "now." Let's look at the verse once again: "For now I will break off his yoke from you, and burst your bonds apart." There is no reason the Christian is to continue living a defeated life. The days of fear, of defeat, are over NOW, and this according to the Word of God.

"But, Pastor Chris," you say, "haven't you repeatedly said that our time frame is not necessarily God's time frame? Haven't you said that sometimes God's answer to our prayers is 'wait?' Doesn't this view contradict our verse?"

Not at all. Consider this: the moment a sinner asks for God's salvation, the yoke of sin is broken, the bonds of slavery burst apart. There is no mandatory waiting period, there are no special hearings, no fine print. Freedom is immediate. So, too, is the freedom for the Christian. God's freedom for us is "now."

Knowing God has heard your prayer, that He sees your need and will answer, gives you peace. In a recent sermon, I mentioned that peace has the power to conquer every temptation and trial. Therefore the intense power of the worry, the pain, the heartbreak, the fear that keeps the Christian defeated, is immediately broken. It sometimes requires patience to wait on God's answer, but we have peace and freedom knowing the answer is on the way. So, live your life for God, trust totally in Him no matter what, and claim the promise that NOW, this moment, God will break off whatever yoke is holding or controlling you, and those bonds will be burst apart for good. Stop living in defeat, in pain, in the past, and live life in the conquering power of the Lord.

Victory lies not only in the future. Victory is NOW!


SEPTEMBER 2004

Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

What do you enjoy more than anything? The reason I ask this question is because what we enjoy the most is usually what we look forward to the most. Recall the days of your youth, when a birthday or Christmas was approaching. The arrival of the "big day" seemed like forever, and the waiting was miserable. Perhaps you had those "forever" feelings when waiting for your wedding day, or the birth of a child. An old ketchup slogan ran thus: The Best Things Come to Those Who Wait. Maybe, but the waiting is usually not much fun, especially when it's the only thing we can do.

Recently in a sermon, I used an illustration about a favorite author, how I could barely stand the wait for his newest novel. Then, when it came out, I read through the book so quickly, that it was finished almost before it had begun. So, I had once again to wait a few more years for the next one. This same author, Jeff Shaara, will be coming to Lexington for a book-signing in November. He and I have e-mailed one another several times over the last few years, but I can't wait to meet him in person. However, no matter how much I look forward to that moment, I still have a couple of months to wait, and nothing will make the waiting any shorter.

In spiritual matters, we are often called to wait on the Lord. We have our own schedules, our own plans, and most times waiting isn't figured in at all. God has a plan, His own timetable, and we must wait on Him if we want to be successful and victorious in life. In this month's verse, not one word is spoken about the waiting being easy or fun, but we are, nonetheless, called to wait.

Let's say you wanted to go swimming in your brand new in-ground, near-Olympic-sized swimming pool the contractors just finished installing. When they left, about 5:00 PM, you put the garden hose in the deep end and turned on the faucet. About 5:30 PM, you donned your new and stylish swim-wear, picked up your towel and radio, and walked out to the deck. You sat down your gear, ran around to the diving board, jumped up and down a few times, and dived right in. Unfortunately, there's only about an inch of water in the bottom of the pool. I think you'll agree that in this particular situation, waiting would have been best.

It is easy in life to get excited about what to do next (and not just "happy" excited, but anxious, nervous our scared about what to do). We feel that we have done all we can, and that we're ready to dive right in, prepared or not. However, it is best to wait. Just as we would be in serious trouble diving into an unfilled pool, we can do great damage to ourselves and those around us by diving in when we should have waited. God wants us to wait on Him, because He is in control of making things just right, so that the experience is positive and we come out winners.

It's not easy, but in the waiting, we can come to know God in a deeper and more fulfilling way. When you are going through struggles, when you don't know what way to turn, rely on the Lord. In the waiting, He will give you strength and courage to make it through that waiting, through any pain or difficulty you may experience, and through the victorious result that will follow. While you wait, you can begin thinking about how you will thank and praise God for seeing you through. The wait is for a purpose, and it's good to be prepared for when the wait is over.

Maybe the ketchup people did have it right. The best things do, indeed, come to those who wait. God has something special for us, right on the other side of the trial, just beyond the waiting. Wait on Him to bring you to it, so that you'll be ready to receive it when He's ready to give it to us. He will give us exactly what we need when we are made ready, when we allow His will to be done in our lives. So, even though it's tough sometimes, "Wait, I say, on the Lord!"


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In my role as pastor, I have the opportunity to write a monthly segment for our church newsletter. "One Servant's Heart," as it is called, came about much the same way as this blog: a desire to share with others my thoughts on God's Word, the situations in which we sometimes find ourselves, or topics that need addressed. I would like to share some of those writings with you. I won't include all of them, but I will include several which, I feel, might be helpful. I hope you enjoy these postings from our newsletter, and gain something from them. I will post them a couple at a time, just two or three a day, so as not to overload the reader.

CHRISTMAS 2003

Luke 2:10‑12
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."

Who among us doesn't smile when we recall the Christmases of our past. We would go to bed on Christmas Eve, barely able to lay still because of our excitement. Somewhere in the night, we could almost be certain that we heard the distant jingling of sleigh bells, and a faint "Ho, ho, ho!" Each minute seemed like a week as we counted down the minutes till Christmas morning.

We would finally drift off, then suddenly, our eyes would pop open wide, and we would know: Christmas is here! Maybe the sun was up, maybe it wasn't. Nevertheless, we awakened everyone in the house with shouts of glee: ATime to open presents! Sleepily, your parents would pull themselves out of bed, bumping into the walls, stubbing their toes on the corners of their bedroom furniture.

By the time your parents got to the tree, you had already spied out the presents, determining which ones belonged to you, and which ones you were going to open first. You knew that the big box had exactly what you'd asked for, or at least, you hoped it did. The smaller presents, from the aunts or grandmothers, you knew, contained the necessary (but far less fun) presents such as socks, gloves and sweaters.

Jubilantly you tore into the carefully chosen wrapping paper, never noticing your parents, standing back, watching you with a smile on their faces. As a child, you probably never gave much thought to how grown-ups handled Christmas, what they wanted, if they got much at all. But to a parent, the sparkle found in a child's eye on Christmas morning gives them more warmth than the dawning sun. For the parents, it was the giving that brought them the most joy.

That is really what this season is about. Our Father God gave the children of the world the greatest gift that could be given. It is a gift that everyone (whether they realize it or not) desires to have, and a gift they desperately need. As children, we would probably go after the shiniest wrapping paper first, leaving the plain wrapping till later. But the gift God gave to us was wrapped in plain swaddling cloths, probably in an out-of-the-way corner of the stable, surrounded by the cattle and their hay.

I imagine that the humble shepherds coming to see the child that night couldn't completely comprehend the value of this gift. Maybe they didn't realize just what this one small child would do not only for them, but for the entire world, for every person who would ever be born. But the birth of the Baby Jesus was about a promise fulfilled, and a promise made. The promise fulfilled was that the Messiah would indeed come to earth. The promise made was that the Messiah would never leave us nor forsake us, and would give His life as payment for our sin-indebted lives.

Throughout His life, and even through the present day, people have failed to see the value of this gift. Meanwhile, God has allowed us to experience His blessings of life and goodness, which we tear into like a gift on Christmas morning, giving little thought on what it cost someone to give to us. But God still stands, watching over us, wanting us to accept the free gift of salvation He gave through His Only Son. Those of us who have already accepted Him into our heart continue to receive God's blessings in every aspect of our life.

And God stands, smiling at us, watching us enjoy His goodness. It truly is wonderful to give.Merry Christmas. May God bless you this season, and may you always give Him all praise and glory.

FEBRUARY 2004

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Over the years, historians have given names to eras of time. We are familiar with the Dark Ages, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution. Perhaps years from now, historians will look back at our time and call it the "Age of Want." Our culture seems geared toward wanting more and more, wanting bigger, wanting faster, wanting better than our neighbor. All we need do is venture down to our local mall, and we will find store after store of goodies, things that call out to us, making a small voice in our mind say, "Ooh. I want that!"

We have been cautioned for the last 150 years that this attitude is damaging to our spiritual lives. Nurturing such an attitude will certainly lead us to the path of destruction. No matter what the year, no matter what the denomination, there is some form of this warning given. Even in our modern times we can see it.

But today, right here, right now, in this February issue of our newsletter, I'm going to say it: WE NEED TO HAVE THIS ATTITUDE.

Well, Pastor Chris has lost what little mind he had, you may be saying to yourself. While that may be true, I ask you to hold your pity for just a few moments, as I explain what I mean when I say that we need to have this attitude of want.

The verse I have selected for this month is actually the explanation. As I've already stated, we are all told to be on our guard against wanting worldly things. As we watch ourselves in this area, we sometimes feel deprived, that we are lacking something that we really, really need. Well, there are certainly some things we as Christians should do without, when it concerns the world. But our problem is not in the physical, worldly area. It's in the spiritual realm.

We have somehow developed the idea that we must be spiritual paupers. You say, "I certainly don't feel that way." You may not think so, but deep down, you may have convinced yourself that you must merely exist with what God has given you up till now. That is not so.

Once you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are adopted into a great family, the family of God. We have read in Scripture that God owns it all, that heaven is filled with the abundance of His glory. We know that heaven is a place of unimaginable goodness, streets of gold, gates of pearl, walls of jasper. Being adopted into God's family makes us heirs to all of this.

Now, another modern example. Have you ever seen or heard of an heir or heiress to a fortune that didn't live like they already had the fortune as their own? Of course not. Being heirs to the fortune means they are already rich. If they see something they want, they get it. Plain and simple.

So, why not us? When it comes to the things of the Spirit, why do we live as if we are poor, that what we want spiritually is beyond what we can get? The answer is simple. We are not aware of what this verse means. It means that God has given to us the very best He could offer. He gave it all. If that is the case, as the verse asks, how shall He not give us all things freely? Again, I'm talking of spiritual things. God wants us to have the very best spiritual things that He has to offer. All we need do is say, "I want that," and ask our Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus, to provide it to us.

Want to be a prayer warrior, want to be a stronger witness, want to have the courage that is lacking in your life? Do you want to conquer fear? Do you simply want to be closer to God? Well, don't be afraid to ask. God gave His best, His all, for you. He will not deny you what you ask of Him. So, shop around in His Word, find what you want, what you need, and ask for it. It belongs to Him, and He will freely give it to you. Today is the day we can start living, truly living, in the richness of our Father in heaven. Now that's something I want!


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Across the vast horizon of the Internet, a new and increasingly influential medium is emerging: the Blog. Blogs are certainly a wonderful tool of expression, and while the blog space is an outlet for the writer, it can also be a source of inspiration or encouragement for the reader.

Some might say a purpose for everything is unnecessary, that like many composer, the work exists for its own sake. That is a valid opinion, but I feel that the existence of a higher or greater pupose is even more fulfilling than just the act of creating for creation's sake. This is my view, and is the thought which forms the foundation of this particular blog.

My goal is to share my thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics, which will hopefully be an inspiration to the Christian heart, as well as any who read each posting. For me, my faith is real, not because I am a pastor, but because I experience within myself the reality of God, the difference He can make in the lives of men and women open to Him.

It is not my intent to convert, to criticize or pontificate. It is my desire to share my thoughts, in a way that might help others in their own walk through this life. Sometimes the topic and insights will be humorous, at other times somber. No matter what the topic, though, I hope to use a Biblical foundation to enrich the lives of us all. May God be with us as we take this journey together, and my prayer for you is that you might find what what you're searching for.


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