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Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Chris

Chris — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:36:45 +0000

Brad,
Can you comment on the correlation we are experiencing between Genesis 47:13-27 and our recent attempts by the government to nationalize several private industries (automotive, banking…) and other hand outs?

Comment on Appetite by Chris A.

Chris A. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:12:56 +0000

Also, one other minor note: Repetition is a great learning tool. We had to LEARN how to tie our shoes, but when it becomes repetition then it frees us up to move on and learn new things. In other words, when something starts to become repetitive it usually means you’ve mastered it and it’s time to move on to master even more.

But (because I like monkey wrenches so I’ll throw one in here) remember this wise saying:
“Most people practice until they get it right, the true masters practice until they don’t get it wrong”

Comment on Appetite by Chris A.

Chris A. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:08:06 +0000

Brad,
Yes, this makes total sense. Maybe you need a change? Instead of focusing on the macro focus on the micro or instead of practice focus on theory. Or maybe you are just burnt out and need a vacation. As they say absence makes the heart grow fonder; but I have a sneaky suspicion that if you say, take a cruze liner to Tarshish, he’ll have a funny way of hunting you down.

Actually as I read through this, what it sounds like is that maybe you feel like this because you are supposed to. Maybe this is God’s way of saying that to grow towards him you must grow towards other people, not a musty old room with a bible and a reading lamp.

It just sounds to me like you are looking for ways to keep it fresh and new.

Hope that helps.

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by jim

jim — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:19:51 +0000

thanks 4 showing gods love to all

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Debi

Debi — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:26:02 +0000

I just finished watching the New Life Communion service on-line and am so sorry I missed this in person. The way Pastor Powell expains things gives everything so much more meaning. Not the communion service from my younger years. I am so looking forward to the next service. Thank you Pastor Powell and NRC for everything you do.

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Sue

Sue — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:48:56 +0000

Growing up, my favorite Communion service was on Maundy Thursday. The pastor always had a way of helping us see just how much Christ did for us..we almost felt like we were at the Last Supper. I love how Northridge helps us *celebrate* our faith!

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by jerry

jerry — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:41:06 +0000

This was a beautiful, healing service..a direct experience of His truth and presence.

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Schel

Schel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:05:37 +0000

Sorry, meant we should never FORGET that he washed us clean with His blood… Really should read before I hit submit.

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Schel

Schel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:04:47 +0000

Raised in a different church, communion was just “part of the routine” and we usually left right after. I am so glad that NRC has made it the special celebration that it should be. Jesus did the first communion and instructed us to REMEMBER! Thank you for helping us to do just that. We should never forgive that His blood washed us clean! Thank you Jesus!

Comment on Communion…Inspiring or Boring? by Elizabeth T

Elizabeth T — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:42:32 +0000

Celebrating communion is one of my favorite expressions of worship – it’s a time when everything else falls away, and I can see myself clearly standing at the foot of the cross, overwhelmed by His love, His provision, His acceptance of me as His child . . .and I find that celebrating communion at Northridge is an incredible way to continue to deepen my understanding of all that He has done. I love that we never lead up to sharing the bread and the cup the same way twice, but instead focus on yet another truth, blessing or promise that His death and resurrection accomplished. And if I haven’t mentioned it lately, I love having you as our pastor, and I love, respect and admire the entire team that works to lead us into such meaningful experiences of faith. Thank you very much, brother, for following God’s call to lead our church family.