prayer power

I took an opportunity to pray with two of my staff this week- -one of which was in crisis . I know that the Spirit prompted me as I set up a "if this condition is this way, then I'll know you want me to do this" situation; i got my answer and the three of us prayed away from other staff- -the tears flowed and my "crisis" person received the ...peace that passes all understanding...and thanked us. I then referred Her to Pastor Jeff who gave Her much needed advise and She has had a different perspective for the balance of the week. Obeying like this is not easy and i'm not trying to pat myself on the back or anything like that, but to listen to the prompts, take a risk, and obey is what can really make the difference to those that need help desperately! Jeff Mangum

Old Testament

I have really been enjoying the podcasts. Thank you podcast marshall Mike! I love how your personality comes through. You are so very funny.

My favorite has been the parts featuring the Old Testament. There are so many amazing stories that took place so long ago yet are so relevant for us today. You do a very good job of giving an overview that kind of ties everything together. Growing up as a kid I heard most of the main stories but we jumped all around so it was really helpful to me how you helped things to fit into a timeline of sorts.

As far as what I'd like to hear.......................I'm good with anything! Lots of help right?????

What the Heaven

Well, I see the last podcast has been posted on Itunes.  These last two have been difficult to do, mostly because we have so little descriptive information about both Heaven and Hell.  It was also difficult because the basic concepts are hard for us to fathom.  Just the ideas of eternity and total joy are impossible for us to really understand.

I have taken a little different approach in dealing with hell.  I'm interested to know what your thoughts are about this topic, and how the podcast covered it.

Blog time

Alright, it's time to get this Blog off the ground. I think it's easiest to start with questions and comments. What have been the best podcasts? Now I know they're all really really really really good, but I mean, which one has best helped you grow in your new life. If none of them have, please post your comment on Pastor Jeff's Blog. For me, it was the Old Testament walk-through. It's such an incredible book, and it's the foundation of our faith.

Are there questions that the podcasts have brought up, but not answered?

What are some areas we should cover in the upcoming Podcasts?

Do you like the flower/plant picture logo?

I am super looking forward to hearing from all of you. Yes, I mean super looking forward to.

Falling Asleep

Well, I did it again. I went to bed the other night with the best of intentions to pray. However, during the middle of the prayer, I must have drifted off to sleep. I woke up feeling guilty that I didn't have enough energy to speak to my Father, bringing before Him my praises and the desires of my heart. It was then that I remembered something that a dear friend told me years ago. She said that we should not be ashamed when we drift off to sleep during prayer. After all, we are speaking to our Father while we are snuggled up in comfy, warm blankets and a cozy house provided by Him. He is a father who is our biggest fan, who loves us no matter what our situation, and who loves that we have made Him the last person that we want to say goodnight to. She painted a picture in my mind that I have always loved. She told that it was times that we fall asleep in prayer that we have climbed into our Daddy's lap and been so safe and secure that we have simply nodded off fallen asleep.

I have promised myself to make more of a commitment to pray throughout the day... but if I should be sitting on my Father's lap, like every child of God can, I will not feel guilty if I should happen to fall asleep.