Being a mature Christian & Minister (Part 1)

GrowBeing a mature Christian & Minister (Part 1)
by Pastor Victor Liu
(translated by me from the original article)

Introduction

To grow spiritually doesn’t have anything to do with your age, how long have you served in the ministry, your Biblical knowledge, your degree, and your spiritual “position”. Growing spiritually can be seen in dialogues, attitudes, actions, and dedication. Growing spiritually is not depended on situation and environment. Bad Situation and Environment CAN make someone to grow spiritually. The story of Joseph is a living proof of this. Even though his father had 4 wives, jealous and evil siblings, Joseph still grew spiritually even on that kind of environment.

On the other hand, bad situation and environment don’t guarantee someone to grow spiritually. Judas became a traitor among Jesus’ Disciples. To grow spiritually is a choice for someone to do His Word with the strength from God. Too many Christians choose not to grow spiritually and become the doer of God’s Word!

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The story of a bamboo tree

Bamboo TreeGot this email from a friend of mine:
Don’t give up….

One day I decided to quit…
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
“God”, I asked, “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

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Prayer Sermon Series: Obstacles in Praying (Part II)

Praying

Sermon Notes: Obstacles in Praying Part II
Fire up your prayer’s life series (IV)

This is a sermon note translated from my church’s Sunday sermon about Prayer life some time ago. This is the fourth series of the “Fire up your prayer’s life”.

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Sorry for the lack of updates on this blog

I haven’t touched this blog for a while now. I guess it’s not really easy maintaining more than 1 blog :) I can’t believe how other people do it. These couple of weeks have been quite busy as well for me. We are having an annual congregation meeting soon with new budget proposals and plans, so I’ve been in a few meetings here and there for the preparation.

Not to mention I’m in the process of migrating our church’s site from Postnuke to Joomla. I promise to take care of this blog more often after things are slowing down.

Note: 7 of my friends were baptized last week. I’m so excited to see how their lives have changed after they’ve received Christ as their savior :) It’s just the beginning and I’m sure God will work wonders upon them.

Prayer Sermon Series: Obstacles in Praying

Obstacle in PrayingSermon Notes: Obstacles in Praying
Fire up your prayer’s life series (III)

This is a sermon note translated from my church’s Sunday sermon about Prayer life sometimes ago. This is the third series of the “Fire up your prayer’s life”.

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Keys to a Powerful Prayer Life

PrayerSermon Notes: Keys to a Powerful Prayer Life
Fire up your prayer’s life series (II)

This is a sermon note translated from my church’s Sunday sermon about Prayer life sometimes ago. This is the second series of the “Fire up your prayer’s life”.

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NZ pilots’s prayer answered in emergency landing

I found it on New York’s Times Website (nytimes.com). Worth a read :)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It seemed like an almost literal answer to their prayers. When two New Zealand pilots ran out of fuel in a microlight airplane they offered prayers and were able to make an emergency landing in a field — coming to rest right next to a sign reading, ”Jesus is Lord.”

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Do not worry

The picture is taken from my favorite verse, Matthew 6:25-34 :)

Do not worry