Archive for April, 2009

Swine Flu

  • April 30th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

As the World Health Organization raised the pandemic level to 5 on a 6 step scale governments worldwide are being encouraged to take steps that could diminish the spread of the 2009 H1N1 virus or as its better known the “Swine Flu.” If you’ve never been a thorough “hand-washer” now would be the time to acquire [ READ MORE ]

20/20

For the spiritual leader, it has to be one of the most chilling passages in all of the Bible. “And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. At that time, Eli whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down [ READ MORE ]

Ordained

Just got back from the ordination service for one of our staff members. A couple of weeks ago a pastor mentioned he wasn’t planning on being ordained. His reason, “With my license to preach I can do everything an ordained minister can do. I can marry, bury, and pastor a church…plus it doesn’t cost me [ READ MORE ]

A New James River Campus

Dear James River Family, It’s one of the things we have always loved and admired about the people of James River—when presented with an opportunity to step out in faith and reach more people for Christ—the JRA people are enthusiastic, committed and ready to move forward! Yesterday in the morning service, we shared details on the launch [ READ MORE ]

An Amazing Two Weeks

Dear James River Family, The last two weeks at James River have been absolutely amazing! We want to share just a few of the things that we have seen God do: At the JamesRiverWomen’s Rally, another 174 children from Haiti were sponsored bringing the total children sponsored in Haiti to over 700 children. Through Cherish Kids, over 100 [ READ MORE ]

Hide and Seek

  • April 7th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

I’m still thinking about Sunday’s message and the verse from Luke 24:16, “But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.” (esv) It’s hard when you can’t see God–especially if you’re going through a difficult time in your life. In the case of those discouraged disciples headed home to Emmaus their eyes were kept from recognizing Jesus. [ READ MORE ]

You Could Die

  • April 6th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

Couldn’t decide which was pitching more; the small plane or my stomach. Following take-off I thought I might do some reading. As the plane continued its ascent the pilot said, “we have a mechanical problem.” Just then I turned the page to chapter two and read these words, “You might not finish this chapter. You [ READ MORE ]

God is Working

For most Pentecostals, it’s all about the miracles baby! By definition a miracle is when God intervenes in the natural flow of events of time and space and performs a supernatural act. But equally supernatural, and far more often, God is working in our lives via supernatural providence where He works out His will, not [ READ MORE ]

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