You guys have got to check out their blog! I had a wonderful visit with our former "Miller Life Groupees", The Nackes!
Nacke Blog
Big thanks to Cory & Mindy for being wonderful hosts for a brown, Californian like me! We miss them deeply and pray for provision, protection, blessing and FAVOR in this season of their lives!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Life Together: Authentic Friendships
May 5, 2009
Life Together: Authentic Friendships
by Rick Warren
In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage:
"But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God's Son, cleanses us from every sin. If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth is not in us" (1 John 1:7-8 NCV).
In Christian fellowship people should experience authenticity.
Authentic fellowship is not superficial, surface-level chit-chat. It's genuine, heart-to-heart, sometimes gut-level sharing.
It happens when people get honest about who they are and what is happening in their lives. They share their hurts, reveal their feelings, confess their failures, disclose their doubts, admit their fears, acknowledge their weaknesses, and ask for help and prayer.
Authenticity is the exact opposite of what you find in many churches. Instead of an atmosphere of honesty and humility, there is pretending, role-playing, politicking, superficial politeness, and shallow conversation. People wear masks, keep their guard up, and act as if everything is rosy in their lives. These attitudes are the death of real friendship.
It's only as we become open about our lives that we experience authentic fellowship. The Bible says, "If we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other...If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves" (1 John 1:7-8 NCV).
The world thinks intimacy occurs in the dark, but God says it happens in the light. We tend to use darkness to hide our hurts, faults, fears, failures, and flaws. But in the light, we bring them all out into the open and admit who we really are.
Of course, being authentic requires both courage and humility. It means facing our fear of exposure, rejection, and being hurt again.
Why would anyone take such a risk?
Because it's the only way to grow spiritually and be emotionally healthy. The Bible says, "Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed" (James 5:16 MSG).
What's the best lesson your mother ever taught you? Mothers, what's the best lesson you've taught your children? Purpose Driven Connection is collecting Mother's best lessons and family photos to feature on our site! Please share your lessons with us.
Missed out on one of the Daily Devotionals? View the online archives.
Life Together: Authentic Friendships
by Rick Warren
In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage:
"But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God's Son, cleanses us from every sin. If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth is not in us" (1 John 1:7-8 NCV).
In Christian fellowship people should experience authenticity.
Authentic fellowship is not superficial, surface-level chit-chat. It's genuine, heart-to-heart, sometimes gut-level sharing.
It happens when people get honest about who they are and what is happening in their lives. They share their hurts, reveal their feelings, confess their failures, disclose their doubts, admit their fears, acknowledge their weaknesses, and ask for help and prayer.
Authenticity is the exact opposite of what you find in many churches. Instead of an atmosphere of honesty and humility, there is pretending, role-playing, politicking, superficial politeness, and shallow conversation. People wear masks, keep their guard up, and act as if everything is rosy in their lives. These attitudes are the death of real friendship.
It's only as we become open about our lives that we experience authentic fellowship. The Bible says, "If we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other...If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves" (1 John 1:7-8 NCV).
The world thinks intimacy occurs in the dark, but God says it happens in the light. We tend to use darkness to hide our hurts, faults, fears, failures, and flaws. But in the light, we bring them all out into the open and admit who we really are.
Of course, being authentic requires both courage and humility. It means facing our fear of exposure, rejection, and being hurt again.
Why would anyone take such a risk?
Because it's the only way to grow spiritually and be emotionally healthy. The Bible says, "Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed" (James 5:16 MSG).
What's the best lesson your mother ever taught you? Mothers, what's the best lesson you've taught your children? Purpose Driven Connection is collecting Mother's best lessons and family photos to feature on our site! Please share your lessons with us.
Missed out on one of the Daily Devotionals? View the online archives.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
LG Tonight?
Are we doing a potluck or game night tonight? Someone call me as I don't want to be the only one empty handed. Jacin
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
A Testimony of His Faithfulness
Okay, I saw this video on the recent tragedy that struck Steven Curtis Chapman's family and it was difficult to keep my eyes dry. A lot of things hit me that were said, but what stuck out the most is what he told his son. View the video and find out:
Christian Star Grieves Daughter's Death
God is good.
Christian Star Grieves Daughter's Death
God is good.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
New Addition to the Nacke's
This is from our very much missed family in Illinois, Cory, Mindy, and Tessa Nacke:
"...Owen William Nacke!!!!!!!
He came into the world yesterday (5/15/08) at 2:13pm He weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs. 3 oz. and stretched to 20" long. Mother and baby are doing great, Big Sis doesn't know what to think and Daddy is ready for a nap! Here are some pics of our little man!
Cory, Mindy, Tessa and Owen"
Congratulations to the Nacke's! Great work Nackes in bringing yet another beautiful child into the world!
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