Unlike the first temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the temptation of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane ushers in the new way. Jesus refuses to give in to Satan's temptation and walk away from the cross. Jesus will not stray, clearing the way back to God, again. It's about winning by losing.[[posterous-content:pid___0]]
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
How did Jesus win by losing?- podcast
Unlike the first temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the temptation of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane ushers in the new way. Jesus refuses to give in to Satan's temptation and walk away from the cross. Jesus will not stray, clearing the way back to God, again. It's about winning by losing. 
Someone else's job
I was driving from a funeral, back to the family's home today.
My friend Ken died after a long battle with cancer. He lost that battle, but he won the war because he is free of sickness and suffering. He is with the Lord, and in God's dimension, a new man.
Ken was a hardworking carpet guy.
I have no idea how many miles of carpet he laid in his lifetime, but I do know it is about as tough of a job physically as there is. Back, knees, fingers, joints in general, you name it, carpet takes its toll.
And Ken was good at what he did. I watched him a few times over the years and he was an artist. "Had an eye for what he was doing," you might say. He never complained but,
it was hard work.
Ken isn't laying carpet anymore. He is resting in the arms of Jesus. And wouldn't you know it, that message was made quite clear today. You see, driving back, I found myself following a truck. Look at what the truck is hauling.
You've got to be kidding.
A truck full of carpet padding! That's someone else's job, now, Ken. You take a break... 
Saturday, March 19, 2011
New Life Is Here!- podcast
Jesus announces direct relationship with God is made possible through him. A declaration of freedom from all that separates us is made in Holy Communion.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Why you don't want to follow your heart - podcast
How do people find meaning and purpose in their lives? The difference between following the model of Jesus and his teachings and any other source is the difference between living life as He designed it or living life on our own based on systems or thinking He didn't design. Not a difficult choice.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
my own worst enemy- what can I do?- podcast
If I am my own worst enemy and the Enemy is always ready to take advantage of that, then what hope do I have?
None, without Jesus
Monday, March 07, 2011
my own worst enemy- what can I do?- podcast
If I am my own worst enemy and the Enemy is always ready to take advantage of that, then what hope do I have?
None, without Jesus
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About Me
- Dana
- Pastor from LIFEhouse Church in Northridge CA, focusing on the theme, "How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk."
