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Archive: Oct 2023

  1. What God has Prepared

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    Made for Heaven — a word by Pastor Bill Young from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Undoubtedly, God has so much more for us in the future. Heaven awaits us. We will never be satisfied until then"

    “However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NIV)

    I recently taught on a section of verses from Romans 8. As a result, it got me thinking about Heaven. We are told in Colossians 3:1-2 to get our minds and hearts on Heaven and not be fixed on earthy things. As I tried to apply that verse, I was reminded of a Christmas at our home many years ago.

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  2. Grief is an Oversized T-Shirt

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    Grief is an Oversized T-Shirt – a word by Pastor Bryan D. Edwards from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Unfortunately,(and unlike) a t-shirt, grief is not something you can take off. It is not something you can simply change out of."

    Yesterday (October 23) marked three years since my father passed away. In previous posts, I have shared some of the things the Lord has guided me through so far on this path of grief. With that in mind, today will be the latest entry into that diary.

    But first, a story. As children, my brother and I would oftentimes get our dad a t-shirt for his birthday. We’d get ones with his favorite rock bands on them. I always wanted to wear them to school, but they were obviously too big for me. However, as I got older, I began to grow into the shirts that once drowned me as a child. Today, I still have most of my dad’s shirts. You’ve probably seen me wear many of them often. 

    These memories have me reflecting on this thought:

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  3. What Would Your Nickname Be?

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    To Be or Not To Be — a word by Pastor Billy Johnson from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. “What do you want to be known for?” We’ve all heard of “to-do” lists, but how many of us have a “to-be” list?

    The dads in our amazing Youth Group teach each week’s lessons. This year, they’ve been covering several character sketches of men and women from the Bible. We’ve learned about both good and bad character from them.

    In turn, I taught on the character of Barnabas. I’ll ask you the same question I asked the youth and their parents.

    “Based on what those around you know about you and see in your life, what would your nickname be? What are you known for?”

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  4. Rocktoberfest 2023

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    This year’s Rocktoberfest will be held on Friday, October 27 (5:00 — 7:30 p.m.) at The Rock Church.

    Who wants to spend Halloween “just trick-or-treating” when you can have WAY more fun at Rocktoberfest! You’re not going to want to miss this action-packed evening at The Rock Church, where you can grab your Cheap Halloween Contacts and dive into a world of spooky festivities! Transform into your favorite character and join us for a night of unforgettable thrills and chills.

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  5. Better

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    Better — a word by Pastor Steve McInroy from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Maybe it’s human nature to want to make ourselves look better by making others look bad. Admittedly, I catch myself doing it all the time."

    I meet people all the time who are looking for something better. I often cringe when a new visitor at our church will “go off” about another church they’ve visited. For instance, they complain about the pastor having green teeth (or something like that). If the opportunity presents itself (and I often try to make it present itself), I recommend they talk to that pastor about the green teeth situation. They certainly need to work it out.   

    Let’s face it, looking down on others (and belittling them) is an easy trap to fall into. It’s like stepping in dog doo-doo without realizing it. Maybe it’s human nature to want to make ourselves look better by making others look bad. Admittedly, I catch myself doing it all the time. This behavior usually manifests itself into gossip. We think people should be all put together, like us — ha!

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  6. Straight to the Heart

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    Straight to the Heart — a word by Pastor Steele Croswhite from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "our commitment to storing God’s Word in our hearts. Nothing is more transformative, encouraging, convicting, or life-altering"

    Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10

    I recently turned these verses into the most ridiculous-sounding song.

    Imagine the corniest-sounding game show theme song ever. Okay, you’re now almost close to the tone of this silly tune. Don’t sing with a sweet-sounding voice. Instead, it should be loud and (dare I say) as annoying as possible.

    I’ve been reading through Isaiah in my quiet times. While doing so, I’ve deeply appreciated the truth in this promise from the Lord.

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