Blog entries by maintenance man

Our biggest problems are often minuscule when compared to the problems of others. Sometimes, our most difficult emotional challenges are nothing more than selfish desire standing in the way of God’s clear direction. We live in a complicated world that frequently requires us to go beyond the...

There are over two billion people in the world who profess to be Christian. Of course, some will say they aren’t all truly Christian, and that may or may not be true, but let’s just go with this number for now. Some quick research showed there were an estimated 500,000 Christians in the first...

Jesus Culture Make Us One One with the father One with the spirit One with the son of God One with our sister One with our brother One family by the blood Make us one, make us one Your will be done Make us one One heart with heaven One mind connected One body unified Bind us...

The Apostle Paul set aside chapters twelve and thirteen of the book of Romans to offer a detailed outline of exactly what is needed to live a fulfilled Christian life. If you’ve studied the Bible for many years, this is the perfect place to come for a quick refresher course. If you’re new to...

Building 429 We Won't Be Shaken This world has nothing for me This life is not my own I know You go before me and I am not alone This mountain rises higher The way seems so unclear But I know that You go with me so I will never fear I will trust in You Whatever will come our way...

As we grow older, we tend to become increasingly resistant to the advice of others. The hostile world we live in necessitates a certain measure of guarded caution that we sometimes take too far. When it’s difficult to know who can be trusted, it’s safer to simply depend on yourself...

Tasha Cobbs No Longer Slaves You unravel me, with a melody You surround me with a song Of deliverance, from my enemies Till all my fears have gone I'm no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God I'm no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God From my mothers womb You have...

Did you ever plan for a certain event in your life that in the end didn’t turn out the way you expected? Sometimes, even after careful preparation and a detailed calculation of every possible scenario, our plans fall apart and chaos ensues. These experiences are usually great lessons and tend...

Zach Williams & Dolly Parton There Was Jesus Every time I tried to make it on my own Every time I tried to stand and start to fall And all those lonely roads that I have travelled on There was Jesus When the life I built came crashing to the ground When the friends I had were nowhere...

Depending on how old you are, you likely can look back a few years or a few decades and see those moments in your life when you felt like you made a wrong turn and needed to change course. As a result, where you believe you’re going right now may be completely different than where you thought...

Worship Central The Way I was nowhere, You came to my rescue From the grave I've been raised When I needed a Savior to save me Jesus, You made a way I was blind but these eyes have been opened Now I walk in the light Every step on this road, I will follow Jesus, You made a way You...

As followers of Jesus Christ, we have access to the awesome power of God. That access to power can be corrupted and degraded if our receiving connection is disrupted. Likewise, our ability to harness that power and generate positive outcomes in this world can also be corrupted and degraded if...

Elevation Worship Call upon the Lord We need no other hiding place Our hope is safe within Your name This we know, this we know You promise never to forsake What You began you will sustain This we know, this we know I will call upon the Lord For He alone is strong enough to save...

Before leaving this world, Jesus presented a vivid illustration to the twelve apostles that sums up his teaching in a way that we can all easily understand. We only need to step outside and observe the plants growing in our yard or visit a local garden to experience this important final...

Elevation Worship I Have Decided I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back, no turning back Though none go with me I still will follow Though none go with me I still will follow Though none go with me I still will...

Busy executives typically need a personal assistant who is ready for anything. These front line lieutenants often juggle more than one task at a time and are prepared for whatever might be required. This kind of dependability is usually greatly appreciated. A thoughtful and caring executive...

SovereignGraceMusic Be Ready VERSE 1 Now, if we hear there’s a storm that’s near We’ll want to grab a coat to wear An umbrella too would be something good So that we can be prepared VERSE 2 Well, Jesus said we should plan ahead Because He’s coming back one day And those who’ve...

Jesus was in a constant battle with the religious leaders known as the Pharisees. Jesus challenged their religious authority by claiming to bring a message straight from God. One topic of disagreement was regarding wealth. The Pharisees had a saying, “Whom the Lord loves He makes rich.” They...

Hillsong Worship Crowns There is a hill I cherish Where stood a precious tree The emblem of Salvation The gift of Calvary How is it I should profit? While He is crucified Yet as His life was taken So I was granted mine My wealth is in the cross There's nothing more I want Than...

Jesus wants us to clearly understand the difference between his followers and those who have rejected his teaching. In this world, there are only two roads to travel. Either you follow Jesus who was sent by God to save you from destruction or you are blindly dragged along in the enemy’s net...