Fall Creek Christian Church

"O our God, won't you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We don't know what to do, but we are looking to you for help." II Chronicles 20   Splat!! After my third belly flop, the stinging and redness were getting a little intense. I was quickly coming to terms with the fact that I had no idea how to do a front flip off of a thirty-foot long rope swing. If not for the group of guys I was with, I probably would have conceded before my next few failed attempts. One of the guys who was laughing at me finally couldn't take it anymore. He quickly explained to me the little secret I had been missing. Determined, I grabbed the rope, jumped and successfully flipped! I still have the picture in my office to prove it.   King Jehoshaphat was a bit hit or miss when it came to following the Lord. This moment that was captured for all times was a direct hit. He got it 100% right. No belly flops needed to humble him and make him teacha

"Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation ..." Colossians 1:15-20   Not too long ago, I found myself in a mad search for my identity. It wasn't that I needed to go find myself or that I had amnesia of some kind. It was a search for the physical evidence that proved I am who I say I am. My new driver's license required a birth certificate, a social security card, and some kind of picture ID. It was a chore. I had to go through all kinds of papers. I had to make repeated calls to ask if this piece of evidence was sufficient. What a hassle! However, I received my new license which allows me freedoms that I value highly. It was worth it.     As Paul prepared his readers for the rest of this particular letter, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to provide them and us with one of the most powerful and detailed revelations regarding the identity of Jesus. He wanted to reassure everyone who

"David appointed the following Levites to lead the people in worship before the ark of the Lord by asking for his blessings and giving thanks and praise to the Lord, the God of Israel."   -  I Chronicles 16 Walking into the house, I noticed a wonderful smell coming from the oven. Chocolate chip cookies. Warm and gooey. Right out of the oven. I couldn't wait to dig in, so I did! They were as good as they looked and smelled. They were a product of grandma and granddaughter's stellar efforts. All the necessary ingredients were all over the counter, not to mention my granddaughter's clothes, face, hair and hands. They were properly mixed with exactly the right quantities and baked just the perfect amount of time. A masterpiece of culinary delight!!    As David took his rightful place as king, his heart belonged to God. He knew that everything that he had received, the victories, the strength, the wisdom and the support of the people had all come from God. He wanted to

  "But the Lord said, 'Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.'" Acts 9:15 "... I am fortunate, King Agrippa, that you are the one hearing my defense today ..." Acts 26   It was 93 degrees. The humidity was 99.99% with barely a cloud in the sky. Simply walking out the door produced severe perspiration. It was the perfect day to NOT do this particular project on my honey-do list. And yet, there I stood in the baking heat with my shovels, rake, and splitting maul. Before me sat two enormous rocks that needed to be moved into holes that I would have to dig through gravel and clay to make. During one of my water breaks, I found my most effective tool...my son-in-law. It felt way beyond good to check that off my list!!      When Jesus introduced himself to Saul/Paul, it was jolt to say the least. However, it wasn't just for dramatic flair that Jesus blinded Paul on the road to D