November 17th Devotional

Posted on November 17, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Do we truly know how to “live free”?  So often our own minds rob us of our freedom to live in the Spirit.  It’s difficult to resist the voices in our minds that constantly tug at us in different directions.  Prayer is our only hope to find the path to true freedom and peace.  I pray you find that quiet place to refocus on the voice of Christ and His amazing love for us.  Peace, Scott
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There Is No Condemnation for those who are in Me. The law of the Spirit of Life has set you free from the law sin and death.  Not many Christians know how to live in this radical freedom, which is their birthright.  I died to set you free; live freely in Me!

To walk along the path of freedom, you must keep your mind firmly fixed on Me.  Many voices proclaim: “This is the way for you to go,” but only My voice tells you the true way.  If you follow the way of the world with all its glitter and glamour, you will descend deeper and deeper into an abyss.  Christian voices also can lead you astray: “Do this!”  “Don’t do that!”  “Pray this way!”  Don’t pray that way!”  If you listen to all those voices, you will become increasingly confused. 

Be content to be a simple sheep, listening for My voice and following Me.  I will lead you into restful green pastures and guide you along paths of righteousness.

Romans 8:1-2 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through ChristJesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.

Isaiah 30:21 21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

John 10:27 27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Psalm 23:1-3 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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November 13 devotional

Posted on November 13, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,

Have you found it difficult to describe your relationship with God?  It’s something that you experience and feel and is almost impossible to explain to others, especially non believers.  But those who “get it”, really get it!  Bask in the glow of Christ dwelling in you and don’t let anyone take your glow away!  Hugs, Scott

I Am Christ In You, the hope of glory.  The One who walks beside you, holding you by your hand, is the same One who lives within you.  This is a deep, unfathomable mystery.  You and I are intertwined in an intimacy involving every fiber of your being.  The Light of My Presence shines within you, as well as upon you.  I am in you, and you are in Me; therefore, nothing in heaven or on earth can separate you from Me!

As you sit quietly in My Presence, your awareness of My Life within you is heightened.  This produces the Joy of the Lord, which is your strength.  I, the God of hope, fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust in Me, so that you may bubble over with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Colossians 1:27 27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Isaiah 42:6 6 “I, the LORD, havecalled you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,

Nehemiah 8:10 10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Romans 15:13 (AMP) 13May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope.

Daily Devotion from “JesusCalling” by Sarah Young



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Orchestra Agenda

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Chancel Choir Agenda

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November 12th Devotional

Posted on November 12, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I think this is a fitting devotional as we come to the close of our “Be Rich” series, don’t you!?  Indeed, we are blessed beyond measure and our cup runneth over with love from our heavenly Father.  Believe, receive and give as you have received.  “For God so loved you, that he gave…our world, our abundance, our life.  He gave his Son.  What shall we give in return?  Be blessed in this my beloved ones.  Peace and Love, Scott
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This Is A Time Of Abundance in your life.  Your cup runneth over with blessings.  After plodding uphill for many weeks, you are now traipsing through lush meadows drenched in warm sunshine.  I want you to enjoy to the full this time of ease and refreshment.  I delight in providing it for you.

Sometimes My children hesitate to receive My good gifts with open hands.  Feelings of false guilt creep in, telling them they don’t deserve to be so richly blessed.  This is nonsense thinking, because no one deserves anything from Me.  My kingdom is not about earning and deserving; it’s about believing and receiving. 

When a child of Mine balks at accepting My gifts, I am deeply grieved.  When you receive My abundant blessings with a grateful heart, I rejoice.  My pleasure in giving and your pleasure in receiving flow together in joyous harmony. 

Psalm 23:5 (KJV) 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

John 3:16 16″For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 11:9-11 9″So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 11″Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?

Romans 8:32 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Orchestra Agenda

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Chancel Choir Agenda

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Upcoming anthems

Posted on November 5, 2014 by drscott

Click on the titles below to hear our upcoming anthems:

November 16- Great is Thy Faithfulness (remember there are listening tracks for each part in a previous post! Click on Anthem recordings and scroll down to find it!)

November 23- A Tapestry of Thanks

November 30- The Promise

December 7- O Come, All Ye Faithful

December 14- Christmas program at 11

December 21- Go Tell It On The Mountain

 

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November 5th Devotional

Posted on November 5, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I have said before that as true Texans, we never say “no” to the rain.  We always need it as we are almost always deficient in our lakes, rivers and streams.  So, I thank God for the rain these past two days.  Unfortunately, my roof has sprung a leak that the rain clearly revealed yesterday.  Water does what it will and goes where it will–down my garage wall as it created a small stream on the floor of my garage.  It could have been worse of course.  So, my circumstances surrounding my gratitude for the rain may be somewhat tainted, yet I still give thanks for all things.  Best of all, God is with us.  Thanks be to God!  Peace and Love, Scott
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You Can Live as close to me as you choose.  I set up no barriers between us; neither do I tear down barriers that you erect.

People tend to think their circumstances determine the quality of their lives.  So they pour their energy into trying to control those situations.  They feel happy when things are going well, and sad or frustrated when things don’t turn out as they had hoped.  They rarely question this correlation between circumstances and feelings.  Yet it is possible to be content in any and every situation.

Put more energy into trusting Me and enjoying My Presence.  Don’t let your well-being depend on your circumstances.  Instead, connect your joy to My precious promises: 

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.  I will meet all your needs according to My glorious riches.  Nothing in all creation will be  able to separate you from My Love.

Philippians 4:12 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

Genesis 28:15 15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Philippians 4:19 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:38-39 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Daily Devotional from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

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November 4th Devotional

Posted on November 4, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Often walking with God means watching, waiting and basically doing “nothing”.  Sometimes doing nothing is something!  In our impetuous world of instant gratification, waiting is very much a foreign concept for most people.  Hope that today you find time to do something by doing nothing with God.  Peace and Love!  Scott
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Walk Peacefully With Me through this day.  You are wondering how you will cope with all that is expected of you.  You must traverse this day like any other: one step at a time.  Instead of mentally rehearsing how you will do this or that, keep your mind on My Presence and on taking the next step.  The more demanding your day, the more help you can expect from Me.  This is a training opportunity, since I designed you for deep dependence on your Shepherd-King.  Challenging times wake you up and amplify your awareness of needing My help.

When you don’t know what to do, wait while I open the way before you.  Trust that I know what to do, wait while I open the way before  you.  Trust that I know what I’m doing, and be ready to follow My lead.  I will give strength to you, and I will bless you with Peace.

Exodus 33:14 14 The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Deuteronomy 33:25 25 The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days.

Hebrews 13:20-21 20May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through JesusChrist,to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen.

Psalm 29:11 11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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