Good Morning [04.13.12]
Good morning Meg and Dave, Nelly and Sara, Prayed for all of you today. It’s an exciting time of life for all of you. Scripture: “The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit,” Acts 13:52. Application: Joy and the filling of the Holy Spirit go together. In a way, the level of my joy is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s filling. Galations 5 says that the fruit of…
Good Morning [04.04.12]
Good morning Meg and Dave (Sara and Nelly) We’re charging toward Easter—kind of a lull before the storm. Scripture: While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message (Acts 10:44). Application: Peter was just telling the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection to Cornelius and to Cornelius’s close friends and family. No big church service or meeting; Peter was simply explaining to them…
Good Morning [03.29.12]
[Editor's Note: "Good Morning" is a devotions series from Senior Pastor Bob Merritt. Every morning, Bob journals using the S.A.P. method. For more information on using this tool when reading your Bible, click here.] Dear Meg and Dave (Nelly and Sara), Mom and I pray for you every day and are very proud of you all. I know that you all face difficult challenges every day that can cause fear and…
Inked Scripture Verse: Peace
By Vince Miller, Ministry Development Director Philippians 4:6-7 There are so many times when I am just blown away by statements that the apostle Paul makes. On our INKED scripture cards this week there is one of those verses. As I was sitting in church this past weekend, I couldn’t help but think that the one of the great points of this text is that when we experience anxiety we need…
RYB: Luke (Day 9)
By Kenny Bristol Worship Pastor, White Bear Lake Luke 8:1-25 Scripture: The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and…








