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Sometimes I wonder if I really should be blogging at all, considering my lack of doing such a thing over the past few months.  However, I do enjoy and many of you have expressed missing reading it, so I will continue to do so.

Life is good.  We’re experiencing growth as a congregation, I’m definitely seeing growth within the worship ministry at our church (especially much growth within myself – more on that to come), and I actually have some things to write about.  So, without further ado, what the week will look like:

  • Thoughts on Planning Center Online.  Yes, I finally decided to give it a go and boy, I wish I would have sooner.
  • I have read two fantastic books recently and I’m halfway through a third.  I’d love to share my thoughts on those.
  • Christmas and Choir music – what are your thoughts (more detailed questioning coming soon)

Enjoy the week ahead and remember, “Those who look to Him are radiant.”

We’re Moving In!

Ryan Egan —  July 28, 2009 — 2 Comments

I know it’s been quiet around here. That is mainly due to busy work schedule and our daughter continuing to heal and need more of our time.

But, big news has come! Our church building is finally about ready for us to move into. The asphalt has been poured as of today and that was pretty much the final piece of the puzzle that was necessary to move in.

We’re so excited to more than likely be having our first service in our brand new facility on Sunday, August 9th.

Multi-Generational Worship

Ryan Egan —  June 15, 2009 — 2 Comments

Are you like me, and belong to a church that is made up of several generations?  Do you find it hard, at times, to chose a balanced song selection that will serve your entire congregation?  There is some great discusion on this topic going on here.  I’ve left a comment, but I’ll share my more in-depth thoughts on the subject later this week.

How do you use Twitter? Is it just another place where you can let your friends know what you’re doing at any given moment? Or is it somewhere you can reflect God’s glory and point others to Him? I was encouraged to read John Piper’s thoughts on the matter.

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Many of you are aware that the last few weeks have been difficult for our family.  Our 15-month daughter was hospitalized for two weeks with several health issues and we are continuing to care for her with extra measures at home.

After many tears, sleepless nights, and hospital tests without many answers right away you start to lose heart, doubt, and even seem to lose faith at times.  Then, when you reach a point of calm, you begin to believe the lies that God is disappointed in you for losing faith and for questioning Him and His sovereign ways.  Then He brings this amazing thought to mind:  although we are not always faithful, He is.

No matter what we think or feel, God is continually waiting with outstretched arms to hold us and carry us through trial, even when we ask, “why.”  Oh, He is good, and He is taking care of us.  We hold on to this promise during this time, will you, when you go through trial?

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,  for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;  great is your faithfulness.  I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24