Comments for Westminster Presbyterian Church http://www.wpcfw.org Come Grow With Us Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:11:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on A Piece of History is Standing Behind Us by mickeyhttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/a-piece-of-history-is-standing-behind-us/#comment-25 mickey Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:11:27 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/a-piece-of-history-is-standing-behind-us/#comment-25 ERIC, We are soooo proud of the way you handled the Trip To Nowhere. It seemed to be truely inspirational to all of the youth. They will remember this for a long time. Well Done !! ERIC, We are soooo proud of the way you handled the Trip To Nowhere. It seemed to be truely inspirational to all of the youth. They will remember this for a long time. Well Done !!

]]> Comment on 99 Bottles of…Water on the Wall? by RevHogghttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/99-bottles-of-water-on-the-wall/#comment-24 RevHogg Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=756#comment-24 What a wonderful way to change our perspective on God's world; stop looking at stuff and start looking at people. You guys, youth and adults, have done a wonderful job of seeing God and taking God into the communities that which this trip has led you. I am not all that surprised by this and at the same time truly proud of each of you. The song that Eric encouraged you to hear as your pray is one that has called me regularly to look around me more carefully. I also appreciate it that the song reminds us that we cannot do it perfectly all the time. Ask for the love for God's creation and then do the best we can to live out that love. Dr. Hogg What a wonderful way to change our perspective on God’s world; stop looking at stuff and start looking at people. You guys, youth and adults, have done a wonderful job of seeing God and taking God into the communities that which this trip has led you. I am not all that surprised by this and at the same time truly proud of each of you. The song that Eric encouraged you to hear as your pray is one that has called me regularly to look around me more carefully. I also appreciate it that the song reminds us that we cannot do it perfectly all the time. Ask for the love for God’s creation and then do the best we can to live out that love. Dr. Hogg

]]> Comment on It’s Sunday, what did you do today? by Sandra Klovstadhttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/its-sunday-what-did-you-do-today/#comment-23 Sandra Klovstad Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:20:01 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=745#comment-23 When I was in Disciples training, I learned three questions that have helped my understanding of scripture more than I can say. With any passage, you ask these questions: What does this passage say about God? What does it say about people? And what does it say about the relationship between God and people? I can't tell you how many times these three simple questions have helped me with my reading. OK, I'm not saying that everything became crystal CLEAR after I asked the questions. But having a few simple, consistent questions I can ask about ANY passage in scripture, first of all, helps me get past all the crazy names and the 100-word sentences and the "why is he doing this when he just did that" and all the little details that can make reading scripture difficult. I think the simple questions help me get past the trees and look at the forest. Sure, the Bible is full of lots of different stories, some that even seem to contradict others. But when I started looking at the big picture of what the different stories were telling me about God and our relationship with him, I was amazed at how consistent the Bible's message is. I hope you guys will try finding some simple questions to ask, whether it's these or others, and sticking with them. I think you'll be really surprised to see how much it adds to your devotional reading. When I was in Disciples training, I learned three questions that have helped my understanding of scripture more than I can say. With any passage, you ask these questions: What does this passage say about God? What does it say about people? And what does it say about the relationship between God and people? I can’t tell you how many times these three simple questions have helped me with my reading. OK, I’m not saying that everything became crystal CLEAR after I asked the questions. But having a few simple, consistent questions I can ask about ANY passage in scripture, first of all, helps me get past all the crazy names and the 100-word sentences and the “why is he doing this when he just did that” and all the little details that can make reading scripture difficult. I think the simple questions help me get past the trees and look at the forest. Sure, the Bible is full of lots of different stories, some that even seem to contradict others. But when I started looking at the big picture of what the different stories were telling me about God and our relationship with him, I was amazed at how consistent the Bible’s message is. I hope you guys will try finding some simple questions to ask, whether it’s these or others, and sticking with them. I think you’ll be really surprised to see how much it adds to your devotional reading.

]]> Comment on It’s Sunday, what did you do today? by Eric Varnonhttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/its-sunday-what-did-you-do-today/#comment-22 Eric Varnon Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:00:21 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=745#comment-22 Thanks for the comment, Debbie. I'll be sure to share it with the kids tonight.<br><br>My guess on return time on Wednesday is around 4:00. Thanks for the comment, Debbie. I’ll be sure to share it with the kids tonight.

My guess on return time on Wednesday is around 4:00.

]]> Comment on It’s Sunday, what did you do today? by dbunch51http://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/its-sunday-what-did-you-do-today/#comment-21 dbunch51 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:13:44 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=745#comment-21 Sounds like you all are having an amazing trip. As to devotionals I find that I have to do it first thing in the morning BEFORE anything else, otherwise it just gets crowded out. Also find something in the passage that can be taken with you to use throughout the day, a word or action or thought. I have even written pieces of passages down and taken them to work in my pocket to remind me, I don't even have to read it, when I feel it there I am reminded of the thought. As an aside do you have a projected return time on Wednesday? Sounds like you all are having an amazing trip.
As to devotionals I find that I have to do it first thing in the morning BEFORE anything else, otherwise it just gets crowded out.
Also find something in the passage that can be taken with you to use throughout the day, a word or action or thought. I have even written pieces of passages down and taken them to work in my pocket to remind me, I don’t even have to read it, when I feel it there I am reminded of the thought.
As an aside do you have a projected return time on Wednesday?

]]> Comment on Saint Louis, Day 3 :) by KathyNancehttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/saint-louis-day-3/#comment-20 KathyNance Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:52:29 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=722#comment-20 Really like the song "Everything I Need". Looks you are all having a great time. Continue having a safe trip. K. Nance Really like the song “Everything I Need”. Looks you are all having a great time. Continue having a safe trip. K. Nance

]]> Comment on Suffering Tourists by RevHogghttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/735/#comment-19 RevHogg Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:51:18 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=735#comment-19 What an amazing day, I have to say that even with the tourists and long lines it sounds like you guys are really having fun. Isn't nowhere an awesome place with God. Journeying with God and Eric's grill/griddle has its perks. Hope that tomorrow turns out to be even better. Good night and God bless. Dr. Hogg What an amazing day, I have to say that even with the tourists and long lines it sounds like you guys are really having fun. Isn’t nowhere an awesome place with God. Journeying with God and Eric’s grill/griddle has its perks. Hope that tomorrow turns out to be even better. Good night and God bless. Dr. Hogg

]]> Comment on A Lost Texan in St. Louis by RevHogghttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/a-lost-texan-in-st-louis/#comment-18 RevHogg Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:13:21 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=724#comment-18 This song is a good contemporary reading of Psalm 23 and I like the sound. I hope that you guys spend some time talking about Jesus being who we need even when we are not in trouble, or walking through the valley of the shadow of death, or being at our lowest. Jesus walks with us each and every moment of our lives and because he is there in our sorrows He makes our joys with Him that much more. Glad that things are going so great. Keep up the walk. Dr. Hogg This song is a good contemporary reading of Psalm 23 and I like the sound. I hope that you guys spend some time talking about Jesus being who we need even when we are not in trouble, or walking through the valley of the shadow of death, or being at our lowest. Jesus walks with us each and every moment of our lives and because he is there in our sorrows He makes our joys with Him that much more. Glad that things are going so great. Keep up the walk. Dr. Hogg

]]> Comment on Saint Louis, Day 3 :) by RevHogghttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/saint-louis-day-3/#comment-17 RevHogg Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:14:48 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=722#comment-17 Lauren - It is wonderful to hear how much you are enjoying and growing on this trip. I am looking forward to hearing more about the trip and seeing the ways you can help us "put God into other people's lives." Dr. Hogg Lauren – It is wonderful to hear how much you are enjoying and growing on this trip. I am looking forward to hearing more about the trip and seeing the ways you can help us “put God into other people’s lives.” Dr. Hogg

]]> Comment on Saint Louis, Day 3 :) by Lesliehttp://www.wpcfw.org/2011/07/saint-louis-day-3/#comment-16 Leslie Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.wpcfw.org/?p=722#comment-16 Lauren- So glad you have a having great trip and growing in your faith along the way! Lauren- So glad you have a having great trip and growing in your faith along the way!

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