Fine Tune Knob

This week was way crazy; up and down emotionally and spiritually. I've had a lot of things on my mind...but then you couple that with, for example, a disobedient kid, a trouble-some co-worker, a vehicle that is giving your problems, finances or something else that could possibly come up and take things to levels you don't want to go.

It's important to remember that this is OK. Because life, our Christian life, doesn't happen in a vacuum. We aren't, or shouldn't be, Christians on Sunday and something else the other days of the week. We are Christians and in the midst of this deal with: kids, finances, co-workers, vehicles, you name it!

We must always remember, and this is the test of spiritual maturity, to keep God in the details of our life. Even when we "freak out" for a bit, we should come back and ADJUST our lives to what God is wanting for our lives....how He wants us to live in this world.

This week I looked at a radio that had a "fine tune knob." There was a knob that got you in the general vicinity of the station you wanted to listen to, but it was the "fine tune knob" that allowed you to listen to the station in crystal clear stereo.

Christians are a lot like this.... We allow the "big" knob to get us in the general vicinity of God's love and forgiveness. We need to use the "fine tune knob" to allow us to hear His voice in crystal clear audio and live obediently to His will.



PEACE,
Todd

Assurance Church Tidbit - March 9, 2009

ASSURANCE CHURCH TIDBIT – March 9, 2009
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I’m going to change up the tidbit a bit. I’m not going to include the family devotion anymore…unless I overwhelmingly here from people that they want it in!

I’m also going to try to add more content…in one form or another.

Sunday Sharing
The chapter for this week is Luke 19. I really enjoyed reading it today. I hope you read it a couple of times this week and see what you get out of it.

Do you want to read Luke 14 in a different version? You can go here http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here http://www.studylight.org/

Zola Levitt
This Sunday I showed a video from Zola Levitt on the Passover. You can view or download the videos here http://www.levitt.tv/

His main site can be seen here http://www.levitt.com/

David Wilkerson
Did you see the latest post by David Wilkerson? Some food for thought…do you believe that God still speaks through prophets today? You can view a blog post that stirred some interest on the internet this week here http://davidwilkersontoday.blogspot.com/2009/03/urgent-message.html

Scriptures to Memorize
I “stumbled on” this website. You can print out Scriptures to memorize http://freeinchrist.truepath.com/memory/DC/dc1.htm

Online Bible
Wow! Check this one out! http://biblos.com/

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Michael & Patricia Dinh Wedding

Michael and Patricia married on October 25, 2008 @ the Houston Planetarium!

Bethlehem Star & Family Day

I'm really excited about December 14th. It's the second Sunday of the month, which means Family Day. This day is always cool - but on Dec. 14th we are going to show the DVD - The Star of Bethlehem. You can watch the trailer here...and check out the website here.

Everyone is welcome - so if you would like to see the video, you are welcome to join us on Dec. 14th. Check out the church site for our service time and directions.

Hurricane Ike

Assurance Church - August 20, 2008

ASSURANCE CHURCH TIDBIT – August 20, 2008
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Walking with God – Book Study 4 the Ladies this time
Sunday @ the Starbucks on 290 & 43rd @ 4p.m.

Game Night – August 22, 2008 @ 7 p.m.
Bring a game, swimsuit and a dessert. The guys will probably watch the Dallas vs. Houston game!

Sunday Sharing
The chapter for this week is 1 John 2. Take some time read it, pray over it and see what kind of insight the Holy Spirit gives you. Then, if you want, share it on Sunday!

Do you want to read 1 John 1 in a different version? You can go here  http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here  http://www.studylight.org/


Small Group @ The Chapmans – Call for the time.
Directions: Take 290 out of town and exit Barker Cypress. Take a left and go over 290. Take a left on Little Riata, then a left on Echo Falls. Take a left on Shadow Lawn Way. The address is 17531 Shadow Lawn Way.
281-770-4683 – Melinda • 713-894-3917 - Randy
Resources - http://assurancechurch.com/RESOURCES.html

Family/Personal Bible Study* - 1 John 2:15-27

In the final days before Christ’s return, the Antichrist, the great enemy of God, will arise to persecute God’s people. In the meantime, many “minor” enemies, people who deny that Jesus is who he says he is, will arise. These people seek to lead others astray with their teaching. The best way for Christians to deal with these enemies is to hold fast to the truths of Scripture.

OPEN
1. What does it feel like to be misled by inaccurate directions?

EXPLORE
2. How do we know that these are the last days? (2:18)
3. How did the enemies of Christ make themselves known? (2:19)
4. Who does John identify as a liar? (2:22)
5. What has the Son promised to us? (2:25)
6. What special gift does a Christian receive from Christ? (2:27)

GET IT
7. What did John mean when he said that these are the last days?
8. Who are the enemies of Christ in our society today?
9. What is our defense against the enemies of Christ?

APPLY
10. What can you do this week to undermine the teachings and influence of the enemies of Christ?

*taken from the iLumina Bible Software

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Family Day Panorama

Randy Chapman created a panorama pic from two smaller pics of family day.