Hey folks, Sorry about my inconsistent "mid-week" emails lately. I'm trying to get back on schedule so bear with me. We had a really good discussion last Sunday as we went over a few more instances in Mark where Jesus "challenged" the Pharisees and others. I hope through the "Tough Sayings of Jesus" series we've done over the last couple of months you've maybe looked at Jesus in a little different way. I hope those images of Jesus in a white robe (or "cream" colored), or the soft, delicate, Jesus are something that you've kind of reconsidered.
This coming Sunday we're going to discuss a pretty interesting topic based on a book some of us have read...Why Men Hate Going to Church. I think it will spur some interesting comments and discussion, so please plan to be here on Sunday morning. In a few weeks, we'll be starting a new series. Our goal is to have maybe 3 or 4 different Sunday morning Bible studies you can choose from. To accomplish this we're going to need some volunteers to teach them. If you might be interested in teaching a Sunday morning Bible study, please let Pastor John or me know as soon as possible.
On a final note...This week on my way in to work I was listening to a song by Matthew West called "Only Grace". Below is a link to a video on Godtube.com. Check it out. It really hit me.http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=639acb17b035ab8963f1
Also, the same day I got to work and read my daily devotional. It's no accident when God makes a point in more than one way. This day He was making sure I understood His grace. Here's a blurb from my devotional - The New Rebellion... Yes, God is aggressive in grace. He's gone head-to-head with sin and won. And you're the beneficiary! Sin will no longer have bragging rights over you; you're forgiven. But grace is more than forgiveness, more than just the elimination of a debt or threat; grace is the power of God given to you to become the woman or man He designed you to be. Grace restores your destiny and places you in the winner's circle. Now when sin tries to rear its ugly head again--and it will--you have the power to take him down. Grace will always conquer your fears, defeat your pride, and overcome your greed. Through grace, you become a partner with heaven and a world-changer. When life feels threatening and dangerous, find your place in the grace of God and relax. You're the threat now! Have a great rest of the week and hope to see ya on Sunday! Todd Nince
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Veteran's Day...thanks
I'm so glad for those who have served our country. A simple "thanks" just doesn't seem to be enough. If you know a person who has served or is serving, I would encourage you to buy a gift card to a restaurant and give it to someone who has served or is serving in the military. What would even be great is to give it to someone in the military you don't know. The encouragement to that person/family would be awesome. Just do it...
Thanks,
Todd Nince...
Thanks,
Todd Nince...
Friday, October 03, 2008
Financial mess we're in
I found this to be an interesting article...check it out.
'THE PRIVATE SECTOR got us into this mess. The government has to get us out of it."
That's Barney Frank's story, and he's sticking to it. As the Massachusetts Democrat has explained it in recent days, the current financial crisis is the spawn of the free market run amok, with the political class guilty only of failing to rein the capitalists in. The Wall Street meltdown was caused by "bad decisions that were made by people in the private sector," Frank said; the country is in dire straits today "thanks to a conservative philosophy that says the market knows best." And that philosophy goes "back to Ronald Reagan, when at his inauguration he said, 'Government is not the answer to our problems; government is the problem.' "
In fact, that isn't what Reagan said. His actual words were: "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." Were he president today, he would be saying much the same thing...(continue)
'THE PRIVATE SECTOR got us into this mess. The government has to get us out of it."
That's Barney Frank's story, and he's sticking to it. As the Massachusetts Democrat has explained it in recent days, the current financial crisis is the spawn of the free market run amok, with the political class guilty only of failing to rein the capitalists in. The Wall Street meltdown was caused by "bad decisions that were made by people in the private sector," Frank said; the country is in dire straits today "thanks to a conservative philosophy that says the market knows best." And that philosophy goes "back to Ronald Reagan, when at his inauguration he said, 'Government is not the answer to our problems; government is the problem.' "
In fact, that isn't what Reagan said. His actual words were: "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." Were he president today, he would be saying much the same thing...(continue)
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Life Matters - Tough Sayings
Hey,
I hope you are having a good week whether you're at school, work, home, or wherever.
I was reminded yesterday in my devotional that there is a reward for obedience to God... Watching our nation go through a financial crisis this past week or two should be a reminder to all of us that what we have isn't ours, it's God's.
I talked to Jared (Financial Advisor type) last week about this whole up & down of the stock market. I don't know how he has any hair left going to a job that depends on the financial market...but God put him there for a reason. He told me he just tries to remember it's His to do with what He desires.
Malachi 3:10 NIV says "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
Do you believe God can supply every need you have? But do you believe that He will supply? Yes, this verse is talking about tithe but are we trusting God with not only our money, but everything? If we are giving God what is His, (time, money, family, etc.) He says He will throw open the floodgates of blessing.
In our Bible study on Sunday morning, we are going to finish up talking about being desperate and pure, and how those two things can go hand in hand when we seek Jesus.
Have a great week!
I hope you are having a good week whether you're at school, work, home, or wherever.
I was reminded yesterday in my devotional that there is a reward for obedience to God... Watching our nation go through a financial crisis this past week or two should be a reminder to all of us that what we have isn't ours, it's God's.
I talked to Jared (Financial Advisor type) last week about this whole up & down of the stock market. I don't know how he has any hair left going to a job that depends on the financial market...but God put him there for a reason. He told me he just tries to remember it's His to do with what He desires.
Malachi 3:10 NIV says "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
Do you believe God can supply every need you have? But do you believe that He will supply? Yes, this verse is talking about tithe but are we trusting God with not only our money, but everything? If we are giving God what is His, (time, money, family, etc.) He says He will throw open the floodgates of blessing.
In our Bible study on Sunday morning, we are going to finish up talking about being desperate and pure, and how those two things can go hand in hand when we seek Jesus.
Have a great week!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Life Matters - Tough Sayings
How's your week going? I'm going to be up front and honest with you...mine has been somewhat overwhelming. At least at work it has been crazy for me. I know there are those of you who are also struggling with the day to day trials and tribulations in life. Sometimes it's hard to just give it to God. I don't know why, but it is.
For those of you who weren't able to be at Bible Study last Sunday morning, we talked a little bit about how sometimes we have doubts or maybe we question what God is or isn't doing in our lives. I like what Michael Kelly said in the book: "Our definition of faith should be more than the absence of doubt; instead, doubt can be an essential element to the process of faith. We have faith in something bigger than our doubts and questions. We don't have to fear them. If we can push hard into our questions instead of hiding them, we trust God to be bigger. And He is. God is big enough to receive us, doubts and all. Doubts and questions do not counter faith; instead, they should push us deeper." Think about that for a moment. Even though we have doubts, God promises to never leave us, He's always there. He's always ready to take us back when we've pushed Him away.
This coming Sunday we're going to be looking at Mark 10:20-26...the rich, young ruler. Read up on that scripture and notice what Jesus says to the young ruler. It's one of the tough sayings of Jesus..."You have to give up everything".
Todd Nince...
For those of you who weren't able to be at Bible Study last Sunday morning, we talked a little bit about how sometimes we have doubts or maybe we question what God is or isn't doing in our lives. I like what Michael Kelly said in the book: "Our definition of faith should be more than the absence of doubt; instead, doubt can be an essential element to the process of faith. We have faith in something bigger than our doubts and questions. We don't have to fear them. If we can push hard into our questions instead of hiding them, we trust God to be bigger. And He is. God is big enough to receive us, doubts and all. Doubts and questions do not counter faith; instead, they should push us deeper." Think about that for a moment. Even though we have doubts, God promises to never leave us, He's always there. He's always ready to take us back when we've pushed Him away.
This coming Sunday we're going to be looking at Mark 10:20-26...the rich, young ruler. Read up on that scripture and notice what Jesus says to the young ruler. It's one of the tough sayings of Jesus..."You have to give up everything".
Todd Nince...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Life Matters - God helps with life's troubles
In Sunday morning Bible study we've been talking about suffering...and how even those of us who are Christians sometimes suffer.
Do we suffer like Paul suffered? Do we suffer like Job suffered? I would say "no", but sometimes we do have things in our lives that sure make us feel like the world is crashing down on us. I get that feeling everytime I have a plumbing problem at my house... : )
If there is good to come of suffering, it would be that it helps us grow spiritually. Suffering keeps us dependent on God.
Endurance...I'm sure you've all seen some of our Olympic swimmers in their races. It's amazing to me how much training and endurance these athletes have!! I have a hard time doing the back-float let alone swimming the way they do. We, as Christians, need to have the spiritual endurance to meet the challenges that life and the world throws at us every day. Is it easy? Can we do it alone? No.
We must rely on God to help us. He promises us that much in Romans 8. "no temptation or trial can separate us from God." Our goal is to be like Christ. Hebrews 12 says, "looking unto Jesus, ...who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." If Jesus can endure the cross, we can endure life's trials and sufferings.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3a44ada9659d13ab2f1a
Do we suffer like Paul suffered? Do we suffer like Job suffered? I would say "no", but sometimes we do have things in our lives that sure make us feel like the world is crashing down on us. I get that feeling everytime I have a plumbing problem at my house... : )
If there is good to come of suffering, it would be that it helps us grow spiritually. Suffering keeps us dependent on God.
Endurance...I'm sure you've all seen some of our Olympic swimmers in their races. It's amazing to me how much training and endurance these athletes have!! I have a hard time doing the back-float let alone swimming the way they do. We, as Christians, need to have the spiritual endurance to meet the challenges that life and the world throws at us every day. Is it easy? Can we do it alone? No.
We must rely on God to help us. He promises us that much in Romans 8. "no temptation or trial can separate us from God." Our goal is to be like Christ. Hebrews 12 says, "looking unto Jesus, ...who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." If Jesus can endure the cross, we can endure life's trials and sufferings.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3a44ada9659d13ab2f1a
Monday, August 04, 2008
Enough said...
At Sunday Night Evening Service, Bro Lee talked about a passage from Matthew 10. Jesus is talking to his disciples about going out and spreading the Good News. But He also warned of persecution. I'm not going to try and elaborate on some of the things that Bro Lee talked about. I'm going to just give you the Word and ask you to think, ponder, and pray about it this week.
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, but beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but he Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone throught the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes....Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. ~Matthew 10:16-26
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, but beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but he Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone throught the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes....Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. ~Matthew 10:16-26
Saturday, July 19, 2008
God's Provision & Blessings
So how was your week? I actually had a pretty good week myself. No critical problems at work. No big problems at home within the Nincehelser clan. No vehicle breakdowns or mishaps. It was a "smooth" week for the most part. I know what you're thinking...."boy, is he going to pay for it next week." Well, maybe so, but I got up this morning and realized once again, that God has really blessed my life and He blessed this week.
Yesterday, Tamra had some minor surgery to remove some tissue from her shoulder. I was probably more concerned about the procedure than she was, but it turned out okay. We'll know a little more when she goes back for a check up, but everything went the way it was supposed to yesterday. You know, we are blessed to live in a country where if we have something wrong with us, we have people who can usually figure out what the problem is and patch us up.
Last night I went to the Friday Night Youth event at the church. The "old man" (that would be me), really had a blast even though the only thing not hurting this morning are the fingers I'm using to type out this note...We played Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, and the finished up with some game that involved whacking each other over the head with a styrofoam noodle. I know what you're probably thinking this time too..."way too old to be doing that". One thing Kevin talked about during the Bible devotion time was God's provision. How God takes care of even the birds and we are more important than they are (yes, WE, human beings, are more important than the birds, animals, etc.) God always provides, He always cares for us, and He blesses us more than we ever deserve.
The question that comes to me then is why would people deliberatly choose to walk down a path without God, without His provisions and blessings. I can't imagine going through life not having God with me. How do people get through the difficulties in life without praying?
We need to be vigilant when praying for those who are lost (friends, relatives, co-workers, etc.) but we also need to be aware of the opportunities God gives us to reach out and share the Gospel to others. That's what I'm praying for...
Yesterday, Tamra had some minor surgery to remove some tissue from her shoulder. I was probably more concerned about the procedure than she was, but it turned out okay. We'll know a little more when she goes back for a check up, but everything went the way it was supposed to yesterday. You know, we are blessed to live in a country where if we have something wrong with us, we have people who can usually figure out what the problem is and patch us up.
Last night I went to the Friday Night Youth event at the church. The "old man" (that would be me), really had a blast even though the only thing not hurting this morning are the fingers I'm using to type out this note...We played Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, and the finished up with some game that involved whacking each other over the head with a styrofoam noodle. I know what you're probably thinking this time too..."way too old to be doing that". One thing Kevin talked about during the Bible devotion time was God's provision. How God takes care of even the birds and we are more important than they are (yes, WE, human beings, are more important than the birds, animals, etc.) God always provides, He always cares for us, and He blesses us more than we ever deserve.
The question that comes to me then is why would people deliberatly choose to walk down a path without God, without His provisions and blessings. I can't imagine going through life not having God with me. How do people get through the difficulties in life without praying?
We need to be vigilant when praying for those who are lost (friends, relatives, co-workers, etc.) but we also need to be aware of the opportunities God gives us to reach out and share the Gospel to others. That's what I'm praying for...
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Rahab...an unlikely heroine
Hey folks,
I hope everyone is having a good summer so far. Let me know if you've gone anywhere fun on vacation yet this summer. Maybe I can live vicariously through your vacation since it doesn't look like the Nincehelser's will be going any place special.
We did go up to Marysville (my home town) this past week for the 4th of July. It was good to see family and just get away from Topeka and go to the "country". All of my kids like to shoot guns so we went out to the farm and did some target practice shooting. I like to shoot but I get a bigger kick out of seeing Kevin, Shelby & Rachel all take turns shooting and figuring out the different types of guns and how they shoot differently. Plus, popping off a few rounds of bullets can be a really good stress-reliever for me..; )
This Sunday in our Bible Study, we looked at the story of Rahab. In Joshua 2, it tells her story of hiding the Israelite spies as they were in her country scouting out the land that was to be theirs. One thing we found interesting was that Rahab knew who the Israelites were before they got there. Apparently she had come to a faith in God before the spies got to her house because in verse 11, she says "the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath". She knew who their God was and what He had done for the people of Israel. She also knew that the God of Israel was a protector and a provider. God ended up protecting her and her family when the Israelites took over Jericho, just as was promised. Let's not forget that Rahab was a hooker, someone we would turn away from, not have anything to do with. But God changed her, and used her to become the vessel he wanted her to be. If you trace the linage of Christ, Rahab had a part in it. (ie Boaz/Obed/Jesse/David).
Do we let God protect and provide for us in our daily lives? Do we show other people through our actions and our witness that we have the same God the Israelites had? The Protector and Provider? Do other people want what we have?
We all have our faults and weaknesses, but God can and does, still use us. We just have to let Him. Let God provide for you. Let Him answer your prayers, and watch Him work in your life.
Have a great week! I'll be praying for you.
Todd Nincehelser
SHBC
ps - Kevin shared this youtube video with the youth department this Sunday. We're going to watch it in our Bible Study class this next week but if you want, you can watch it now. It's inspiring and makes an important statement. Let me know what you think about it.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ
I hope everyone is having a good summer so far. Let me know if you've gone anywhere fun on vacation yet this summer. Maybe I can live vicariously through your vacation since it doesn't look like the Nincehelser's will be going any place special.
We did go up to Marysville (my home town) this past week for the 4th of July. It was good to see family and just get away from Topeka and go to the "country". All of my kids like to shoot guns so we went out to the farm and did some target practice shooting. I like to shoot but I get a bigger kick out of seeing Kevin, Shelby & Rachel all take turns shooting and figuring out the different types of guns and how they shoot differently. Plus, popping off a few rounds of bullets can be a really good stress-reliever for me..; )
This Sunday in our Bible Study, we looked at the story of Rahab. In Joshua 2, it tells her story of hiding the Israelite spies as they were in her country scouting out the land that was to be theirs. One thing we found interesting was that Rahab knew who the Israelites were before they got there. Apparently she had come to a faith in God before the spies got to her house because in verse 11, she says "the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath". She knew who their God was and what He had done for the people of Israel. She also knew that the God of Israel was a protector and a provider. God ended up protecting her and her family when the Israelites took over Jericho, just as was promised. Let's not forget that Rahab was a hooker, someone we would turn away from, not have anything to do with. But God changed her, and used her to become the vessel he wanted her to be. If you trace the linage of Christ, Rahab had a part in it. (ie Boaz/Obed/Jesse/David).
Do we let God protect and provide for us in our daily lives? Do we show other people through our actions and our witness that we have the same God the Israelites had? The Protector and Provider? Do other people want what we have?
We all have our faults and weaknesses, but God can and does, still use us. We just have to let Him. Let God provide for you. Let Him answer your prayers, and watch Him work in your life.
Have a great week! I'll be praying for you.
Todd Nincehelser
SHBC
ps - Kevin shared this youtube video with the youth department this Sunday. We're going to watch it in our Bible Study class this next week but if you want, you can watch it now. It's inspiring and makes an important statement. Let me know what you think about it.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ
Saturday, June 21, 2008
my dad...
I know Father's Day has past but I really wanted to write a note on this blog about my dad...
My dad has always, always, gone the extra mile to help me out. There were times when I was a teenager (yeah, long ago), when he would drive into town late at night (or early in the morning) to help me get my car started.
Even before I was a teenager (yeah, even longer ago), I remember he would come home from working all day as an electrician, and would take me and play tennis. I remember the place we played at. I remember the tennis racquet I had. I remember some of the points we played to this very day.
To this day, even when I have my own family, my dad helps me/us out. When my weedeater quit working, he traded me mine old broken down one for his that still works today. When I have a question about anything, from car problems to water heaters, he's just a phone call away. I miss not having him be a close driving distance but that makes the phone calls and even emails on rare occasions all the more meaningful.
I guess what I appreciate the most is his wisdom. I know I can bounce off any question to him, from family problems to Bible questions, to "why does God do things that way" questions, and he always has a word of encouragement, a word of experience, an idea of how to look at things in a different way.
Our family when I grew up, never was big on hugs or saying "I love you", or being all touchy-feely. But I never doubted that my dad loved me. He didn't have to say it, I just knew.
My dad has always, always, gone the extra mile to help me out. There were times when I was a teenager (yeah, long ago), when he would drive into town late at night (or early in the morning) to help me get my car started.
Even before I was a teenager (yeah, even longer ago), I remember he would come home from working all day as an electrician, and would take me and play tennis. I remember the place we played at. I remember the tennis racquet I had. I remember some of the points we played to this very day.
To this day, even when I have my own family, my dad helps me/us out. When my weedeater quit working, he traded me mine old broken down one for his that still works today. When I have a question about anything, from car problems to water heaters, he's just a phone call away. I miss not having him be a close driving distance but that makes the phone calls and even emails on rare occasions all the more meaningful.
I guess what I appreciate the most is his wisdom. I know I can bounce off any question to him, from family problems to Bible questions, to "why does God do things that way" questions, and he always has a word of encouragement, a word of experience, an idea of how to look at things in a different way.
Our family when I grew up, never was big on hugs or saying "I love you", or being all touchy-feely. But I never doubted that my dad loved me. He didn't have to say it, I just knew.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Life Matters - Crossing
Life's a Journey
Hey folks,I hope everyone is having a great week so far. It's only Tuesday but I trust everyone has seen the Lord do something in their lives this week even if it might seem small. He's there and He's in control of the big AND little things of life.
Our Sunday Bible Study class is going to be trying some different things throughout the summer. Besides going through a Bible study in Joshua, we're going to do be discussing some topical, "life" subjects. Everyone is welcome to be involved - starting at 9:30 Sunday mornings. At the very least, you'll get a muffin or donut & coffee...; )
This past Sunday we watched a video about the persecution of Christians in the United States. Yes, you read that right, persecution in the United States. It's hard to imagine such a thing but it's happening and we, as Christians, need to be aware of it. Now I know everyone might not be a political junkie like I am, but we're going to be discussing some real, relevant issues over the next few weeks and I hope it's going to be interesting & meaningful.
We're also going to be going through the book of Joshua looking at the different things Joshua struggled with as the new leader of the Israelites. These are things we all deal with in our daily lives...change, rescue, provision, barriers, consequences. This week we'll look at "change", something we see around us all of the time.
Here's the intro to the Bible study we'll be doing over the next few weeks:
Life is a journey. All along the way we reach points where we have to decide if we're going to step out in faith and let God take our lives to a different place, or if we're going to let fear and insecurity paralyze us and keep us from crossing over. Making a crossing always calls for uncommon courage, faith, and obedience.
As God's leader, Joshua demonstrated unwavering determination in winning the land God had promised to his people, and in getting all the tribes of Israel and their families settled in the new land. During this Bible study, we'll take a look at Joshua and the nearly 2 million Israelites as they cross the Jordan River to a new place--a better place, a place unimaginable based on where they stood before they crossed.
The only way to get to the other side of life's challenges and changes is to step out in faith & cross over--just as Joshua and the Israelites did. Like any crossing, it's going to take strength and courage. Are you ready?
Hope to see you Sunday!
Todd Nincehelser
SHBC
Friday, May 16, 2008
Life Matters
Hey folks,
Well, it's been awhile...our lives have seemingly been so busy lately I just haven't taken the time to sit down at the computer in the evenings. I got some of my garden put in and have been to a lot of soccer games and end of the year, school celebrations. This time of year kind of makes me have mixed feelings about summer. It's the end of a school year and summer is just around the corner, but it also reminds me that my daughter will be senior in high school next year. Now that's where the "mixed feelings" come in...**Any of you guys with young daughters, enjoy them now because believe me, the day they are ready to leave home will come quicker than you can ever imagine.
I know that not all of you have been able to make it to our Sunday morning Bible study but I'm just throwing out the invitation again. You're always welcome no matter if we're well into a series of lessons or not. This month we've been learning more about relationships: our work relationships, family relationships, and church family relationships. It's been interesting to see what God's Word tells us about those things and has hopefully added some insight to help us maintain & create better relationships.
We've covered appreciation, communication, and this week we'll be looking at trust. How can I build trust with others? We'll look at commitment, loyalty, honesty, & consistency. These are the key elements of building trust.
Hope to see you this Sunday!
Todd Nince~
ps - Please be praying for:
Our newlyweds - Jon & Shelby Kingsley
Finals for college & high school kids
The Graff family - Steve's mom
Faithweek & Kids Kamp - logistics
Well, it's been awhile...our lives have seemingly been so busy lately I just haven't taken the time to sit down at the computer in the evenings. I got some of my garden put in and have been to a lot of soccer games and end of the year, school celebrations. This time of year kind of makes me have mixed feelings about summer. It's the end of a school year and summer is just around the corner, but it also reminds me that my daughter will be senior in high school next year. Now that's where the "mixed feelings" come in...**Any of you guys with young daughters, enjoy them now because believe me, the day they are ready to leave home will come quicker than you can ever imagine.
I know that not all of you have been able to make it to our Sunday morning Bible study but I'm just throwing out the invitation again. You're always welcome no matter if we're well into a series of lessons or not. This month we've been learning more about relationships: our work relationships, family relationships, and church family relationships. It's been interesting to see what God's Word tells us about those things and has hopefully added some insight to help us maintain & create better relationships.
We've covered appreciation, communication, and this week we'll be looking at trust. How can I build trust with others? We'll look at commitment, loyalty, honesty, & consistency. These are the key elements of building trust.
Hope to see you this Sunday!
Todd Nince~
ps - Please be praying for:
Our newlyweds - Jon & Shelby Kingsley
Finals for college & high school kids
The Graff family - Steve's mom
Faithweek & Kids Kamp - logistics
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I'm really getting old...
Okay, so I'm really starting to come to the point that I must really be getting "old". Within the past week I've been down in the back, pinched nerve making me almost helpless to move around, sick with a touch of the flu, and have a metal rod that was ratcheted into my jawbone for a future crown.
I've really felt miserable (physically) for two solid weeks now. There's not a day or night that has gone by that I haven't been in some sort of pain. Nothing serious mind you, but there were times I really felt miserable. I know God is in control and is getting me back to a healthy state, it's just that I'm impatient and want to feel better "now". Patience Todd, patience.
I like what Paul says in Phillipians....
Phillipians 4:12 - I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I've really felt miserable (physically) for two solid weeks now. There's not a day or night that has gone by that I haven't been in some sort of pain. Nothing serious mind you, but there were times I really felt miserable. I know God is in control and is getting me back to a healthy state, it's just that I'm impatient and want to feel better "now". Patience Todd, patience.
I like what Paul says in Phillipians....
Phillipians 4:12 - I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
God's Amazing Creation
I'm out here in Colorado at the base of the mountains near Ft. Collins. I've always loved the mountains. To me, the Rocky Mountains are one of the most vivid pictures we have of God's masterful creation. I get tired of hearing how "fragile" the earth is...how we're teetering on the edge of destroying our world via global warming. When I look out at the mountains and see their "majesticness", I can only thank God. "Thanks God, for creating something so beautiful, so powerful, so big, so amazing, it helps us understand, just a little bit, how great You are.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
pondering things for 2008 and beyond...
Well, we are half way into the new year and I'm still debating on whether or not I want to set any goals or make any resolutions. Should I or shouldn't I. I guess the key would be to set up some "makeable" goals and then also throw some out there that are not just easy ones, but ones that might put me out of my comfort zone.
After finishing up the Chase the Lion series in our Sunday morning Bible Study, I'm convinced I need to push myself more than I have in the past. So, I'm going to be putting some things "out there" that I want to do and also some things that I need to do. Not all will need to be accomplished this year but should be things I need to be figuring out. Here's a few to start out...
Life "goals" (not necessarily in order)
1) Go to Hawaii
2) Attend a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Stadium
3) Start a small business (bookstore, coffee/sandwich shop)
4) Bike across Kansas (BAK)
5) Help Kevin get lasik surgery done
6) Go on a mission trip outside the U.S.
7) Whitewater rafting
2008 Goals
1) Family Mission trip
2) Bike down Pikes Peak w/Kevin
3) Sing in church with my daughters
4) Take a college course
5) Ride bike from Topeka to Lawrence
6) Lose 15 lbs
After finishing up the Chase the Lion series in our Sunday morning Bible Study, I'm convinced I need to push myself more than I have in the past. So, I'm going to be putting some things "out there" that I want to do and also some things that I need to do. Not all will need to be accomplished this year but should be things I need to be figuring out. Here's a few to start out...
Life "goals" (not necessarily in order)
1) Go to Hawaii
2) Attend a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Stadium
3) Start a small business (bookstore, coffee/sandwich shop)
4) Bike across Kansas (BAK)
5) Help Kevin get lasik surgery done
6) Go on a mission trip outside the U.S.
7) Whitewater rafting
2008 Goals
1) Family Mission trip
2) Bike down Pikes Peak w/Kevin
3) Sing in church with my daughters
4) Take a college course
5) Ride bike from Topeka to Lawrence
6) Lose 15 lbs
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