Oswald Chambers writes...

Undaunted radiance

Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Romans 8:37.

Paul is speaking of the things that might seem likely to separate or wedge in between the saint and the love of God; but the remarkable thing is that nothing can wedge in between the love of God and the saint. These things can and do come in between the devotional exercises of the soul and God and separate individual life from God; but none of them is able to wedge in between the love of God and the soul of the saint. The bedrock of our Christian faith is the unmerited, fathomless marvel of the love of God exhibited on the Cross of Calvary, a love we never can and never shall merit. Paul says this is the reason we are more than conquerors in all these things, super-victors, with a joy we would not have but for the very things which look as if they are going to overwhelm us.

The surf that distresses the ordinary swimmer produces in the surf-rider the super joy of going clean through it. Apply that to our own circumstances, these very things—tribulation, distress, persecution, produce in us the super joy; they are not things to fight. We are more than conquerors through Him in all these things, not in spite of them, but in the midst of them. The saint never knows the joy of the Lord in spite of tribulation, but because of it. “I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation,” says Paul.

Undaunted radiance is not built on anything passing, but on the love of God that nothing can alter. The experiences of life, terrible or monotonous, are impotent to touch the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Video about Islam and Jihad that every American should watch.

We must take a stand.
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Exciting Opportunity: "Walk Through the Bible"

Below is an email I received today about a fantastic opportunity for any bible student to take advantage of, especially if you are in or near Albemarle, NC. I think it would be awesome to have a great showing from Highland present. You can't beat the price!

Serving Him,

Pastor Mike

Hi Pastor,
 This is a Quick reminder of the
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 */Walk thru the Old Testament/*
 www.walkthru.org/list-of-events/old-testament
<http://www.walkthru.org/list-of-events/old-testament>
 Lakeview Baptist Church

 32496 Pennington Rd

 Albemarle, NC 28001

Saturday 2/25/12

9 am to 4 pm

 8:30 registration

3^rd Grade and up

 This is an event for all the Churches of our County.
 As we, the Body of Christ, come together, I believe we can bless many
with:
  * The foundation of how the Old Testament fits together presented in
     a fun, energetic approach that has been loved for over 35 years!
   * A heart-felt desire to study the Word of God on their own
 

Because this will be a multi-church event that I am personally
hosting, I can offer this at an extremely affordable price.

The cost is 17.00 per person.

 For more information or to register, call 704-591-0031.
 In Christ,
 Terry Seamon
 National Ministry Consultan

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11/16/11

I am growing to love HBC more and more every day. I love the worship that we experience and participate in on a weekly basis. I have learned over the years, and am more convinced now than ever before, that worship is not a spectator event but a participatory event.  You may ask, “Pastor Mike, what do you mean?” 

I believe that many times we approach worship like a fan in the stands at a football or basketball game.  The fans are there and they see what is taking place on the field or court, but they are not allowed to play themselves.  Worship is not like that at all! When we come together as the family of God to worship the one true God, we get to participate. We are not expected to sit on the sidelines and watch, but are expected by our great God to actively engage. I have one question. Which would describe you? I pray that you will take advantage of every opportunity to worship. I pray you will be engaged. We will all be better for it.  See you Sunday.

Pastor Mike

BTW—we have an excellent opportunity to engage in some ministry this weekend, if you are available. The deacons will be doing some yard work for Sybil Cooper and Bob and Sylvia Newsome and they could use some extra hands. They will begin work at 9:30 AM. If you are interested in helping serve some of our family, please contact James Potts or one of the other deacons. God bless.

I was thinking...

I read this this morning as I'm spending time the Lord. I thought I would share it.

"One of the greatest things we have to be greatful for is God's mercy. A mother once approached Napoleon, seeking a pardon for her son. The emporer replied that justice demanded death. 'But I don't ask for justice,' the mother replied, 'I plead for mercy.' 'But your son doesn't deserve mercy,' Napoleon replied. The woman cried, 'It would not be mercy if he deserved it.' And he spared her son."

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:1-3