THE WISDOM OF GOD/THE MIND OF CHRIST

Frankly Speaking,

2 For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except JESUS CHRIST, THE ONE WHO was crucified.  ~ I Corinthians 2:2 NLT

THE WISDOM OF GOD ~ THE MIND OF CHRIST!  Have you ever considered how much faith it takes to truly believe in something? I am talking about the kind of faith in which you’re willing to stand in front of a crowd and declare you are right in spite of all those around you criticizing you. I know most people are assuming I am thinking about the gospel. However, you are far away from my point at the moment. 😊 I read brand new journal article about mitochondria, chromoplasts, and organelle this week. The claim to have found proof for evolution at a cellular level which would be a scientific break though. However, here are some of the quotes from the article:  

“The first time we think it happened, it gave rise to all complex life... The team believes…[and] it might provide clues…”

I am not being critical; I just want us to agree that it takes a great deal of faith to believe in something with so many unanswered questions! Yet, we have another source to consider. Listen to what is asked here:

1 Then THE LORD answered Job from the whirlwind 2 “Who is this that questions MY wisdom with such ignorant words? 3 Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much. 5 Who determined its dimensions and stretched out the surveying line? 6 What supports its foundations, and who laid its cornerstone 7 as the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?                                                        JOB 38:1-7 NLT

These are great questions. What are you going to believe? Admittedly, these questions all begin with GOD. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed to do so! I hope you aren’t either. It’s ALL about JESUS! 😊

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS

Blessings in CHRIST,

Pastor Wes

I PETER 3:15

A SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTMAS

SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
(40 Christ-centered songs you may not know)

If you’re struggling to find your CHRISTMAS spirit, I pray this might help you. Here are 40 songs that may move you closer to the CHILD born on CHRISTMAS morning WHO lived a perfect life, and then died on a cross for you and me. You may not like them all, but if you are still, quiet, and listening GOD will speak to you in the these moments. May you and your family find the hope, peace, joy, and love of this blessed season of the first ADVENT or coming of our SAVIOR and MESSIAH. HE is coming again! Be still and know that HE is GOD!

EMMANUEL
Amy Grant (1983)

ALL IS WELL
Michael W. Smith (1997)

NOW THAT I’VE HELD HIM IN MY ARMS
Michael Card (1983)

JOSEPH’S SONG
Michael Card (1987)

BREATHE OF HEAVEN
Amy Grant (1992)

YOU’RE HERE
Francesca Battistelli (2012)

SWEET LITTLE JESUS BOY
Rebecca St. James (1997)

MOVE ME CLOSER
Evie (1987)

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR
Third Day (2006)

THIS CHRISTMAS
Toby Mac (2010)

MANGER THRONE
Third Day (2002)

GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST
Amy Grant (2008)

EMMANUEL, GOD WITH US
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith (1992)

HALLELUJAH, LIGHT HAS COME
Barlow Girl (2008)

OFFERING ~ CHRISTMAS VERSION
Paul Baloche (2005)

THIS BABY
Steven Curtis Chapman (1995)

CHRISTMAS IS ALL IN THE HEART
Steven Curtis Chapman (1995)

ONE SMALL CHILD
David Meece (1990)

HOPE WAS BORN THAT NIGHT
Sidewalk Prophets (2012)

CHRISTMAS HALLELUH
Cloverton (2012)

STRANGE WAY YO SAVE THE WORLD
4 Him (1993)

MARY DID YOU KNOW
Mark Lowery (2001)

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
For King & Country (2017)

SING MARY SING
Jennifer Knapp (2002)

I HEARD THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS DAY
Casting Crowns (2008)

GOD IS WITH US
Casting Crowns (2008)

WHILE YOU SLEEPING
Casting Crowns (2008)

HOW MANY KINGS
Downhere (2008)

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
For King & Country (2017)

BE BORN IN ME (MARY’S SONG)
Francesca Battistelli (2012)

BORN IN BETHLEHEM
Third Day (2006)

EMMANUEL GOD WITH US
Chris Tomlin (2021)

HERE WITH US
Joy Williams (2005)

LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Lauren Daigle (2016)

NOEL
Lauren Daigle (2015)

THIS IS CHRISTMAS
Kutlass (2011)

WE ARE THE REASON
David Meece (1980)

WHEN LOVE WAS BORN
Mark Shultz (2016)

Way to go! If you tried each one, then I hope you are closer to JESUS than when you began. These songs have moved me closer to JESUS’ birth. His life, and His death. May the presence of the Savior make this the best Christmas ever. Oh yeah! I come back here throughout the year to be encouraged and to draw near to Christ. He is listening and saving souls today.