Alan Grime 100 years, Bible Passages, Matthew

100 Years in the Making

October 1914 the world had gone to war for the first time ad while the United States decided to remain neutral for now, there is no doubt the citizens feared we would get drawn into the world gone mad for war. In my local community, a different kind of history was in the making. Four … Continue reading 100 Years in the Making

Alan Grime Habakkuk, Jeremiah, Nehemiah

Sermon 9-14-14

Here is the sermon from this morning. If you have been following me for a while you will recognize this as a modified post of "rivival" Revival – noun A bringing back to a state of prior existence. A large meeting of people in a church-like setting. Related to this word are people, the Wesley … Continue reading Sermon 9-14-14

Alan Grime Bible Passages, Matthew, music, sermons

on Songs Stuck in One’s Head

Last week my pastor used the example of getting a song stuck in his head that would not go away as proof that he could willingly clear his mind and thus be able to hear what God was trying to say to him. While this is possible and necessary for us to thrive as Christians, … Continue reading on Songs Stuck in One’s Head

Alan Grime Collect Prayer, Uncategorized

Collect for 9-5-14

Eternal God, You knit us together in the womb, planned out our lives before we were ever thought of. You know the future, past and present. The decisions that we make each day as we live as humanly possible to your decrees. Grant us the wisdom to live each day, the knowledge to make the … Continue reading Collect for 9-5-14

Alan Grime Bible Passages, Job, Ministry Illistrations, sermons

Attitude Check

There are so many ways to take an attitude of gratitude and create stuff with it. There is the break it down by word and focus on one or both attitude or gratitude. (or for a real challenge the of). There is the chain reaction method. Being grateful for cotton growers for picking the cotton … Continue reading Attitude Check