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Comment on MERGE 2012 by Solomon Ugabi

Solomon Ugabi — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:31:25 +0000

My family and I are relocating from Manchester in the UK, to Rothesay in Saint John. I have two teenage children and I definitely will have no qualms about them mixing with other Christian youth, as long as Jesus Christ, His sacrifice on the cross and salvation through His name are kept in focus at these meetings. I would rather that they acquaint themselves and make friends with other youth of like faith, than with the youth of the world. Why would some Pastors not want their youth to participate in this sort of events? Is it the same Jesus Christ we all preach and believe in? Are we all members of His body here on earth?

“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all”. (Ephesians 4:4-6)

May there be many more events like this, to help us maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Amen God bless you.

Brother Solomon

Comment on Love Boat by Tracey Reynolds

Tracey Reynolds — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:19:01 +0000

Well said Linda! I wish you could put this on a bill board somewhere….

Comment on Body Talk by Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:49:06 +0000

Great job Linda and thanks for sharing.Those stats are very scary and makes me think twice about things said around my kids!!!!

Comment on Our Past Sheds Light on the Future by Gerard Jones

Gerard Jones — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:16:44 +0000

Great insight Pastor Jim. Very encouraging for those who have walked through the dry season and have forgotten to reflect. Taking time to reflect on what God has done in our past enables us to move forward in a new and refreshing way. Yes, the greatest days are yet to come.

Comment on Body Talk by Tracey Reynolds

Tracey Reynolds — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:56:42 +0000

Linda,
Thank you so much for sharing this important info and serious stats! Very good stuff for all adults to keep in mind. Children are more impressionable than we often realize.
Thank you for all you do!
T.

Comment on Making the Main Thing the Main Thing! by JD

JD — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:04:48 +0000

Great reminder, Linda — so true.

Comment on Making the Main Thing the Main Thing! by Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:42:49 +0000

Great stuff Linda! I remember loving to hear about how and when my parents first found Jesus. It has always stayed with me – a very good point indeed. Enjoying all the blogs…thankful for our church staff who continue to find countless ways to guide and teach people.

Comment on JESUS > RELIGION by Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:52:42 +0000

I love this video.Great job Dave!!

Comment on Making the Main Thing the Main Thing! by Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:49:54 +0000

Bang on Linda.You are such a inspiration to me and my family!!!! I completly agree with ” I am my worse enemy!” That is true on so many levels that its kind of scary.Love your blogs.Keep them coming.xo

Comment on A Baby Story by Christie Ruff

Christie Ruff — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:48:20 +0000

Dave,

I was so excited to get this update and hear about the “happenings” surrounding Lyla’s birth! I read it to the entire office during lunch break They all wanted to hear it as well…

She is absolutely beautiful! Congrads.

Christie

Comment on You Are Free to Serve by Denise

Denise — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:41:03 +0000

All I have to say is WOW!!!!!!!! You opened my eyes tonight Mark reading this. THANK YOU for sharing:)

Comment on You Are Free to Serve by Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:25:53 +0000

Great job Mark.This is something I have been striving to change in my life.It can be so fufilling to serve others,even something small as making a meal for them.I never truley understood that until recently and my outlook on life,family,friends and church have changed for the better.Thanks so much for the great message!!!

Comment on Read this. by Debbie Craig

Debbie Craig — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:53:12 +0000

Brent, Incredible message! Incredible truth! Incredibly clear! Incredibly relevant! Incredibly personal! Incredibly for ‘everyone’! Incredible simple, yet powerful truth!

Wow! What a service, the music and preaching were just wonderful. Nice sunny day, lobby full of lots of things going on – as one fellow said to me today – just like the ‘market’ – lots for everyone!

I am so thankful to hear the wisdom you share! I have never heard of the comparison of Jesus being led by the Spirit into the desert to the Israelites and the OT! God has blessed you with a fine gift in sharing, and I can tell you learned so very much in Bible School! As I have said INCREDIBLE!! May God bless you today! And your family! I am trying to figure out how little Aiden can look so much like Melanie and then when yo flash a photo of you and your dad – all of a sudden he looks like you!!?? too funny! too cute!!
Debbie

Comment on PAUSE…… by Kris

Kris — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:33:03 +0000

Thank you Linda for always inspiring me to be a better mom and person.you nailed it with this blog.its easy to forget that we are not Alone in this and that God always will be there to help us and pick us back up when we do fall. Self control is something that everyone needs to work on, even as adults.again, thanks Linda….xo

Comment on Baby World by PAUSE……

PAUSE…… — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:05:12 +0000

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Comment on New KVWorship Live Video by Tracey Reynolds

Tracey Reynolds — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:55:57 +0000

Thank you Brent! Love the worship album, love this video! I emailed it to a friend. The same friend I bought a copy of the album for at Christmas. That album is a great outreach tool, but is also a valuable encourager for me. Having those songs, hearing you and Kelly’s voices at home or in my car, has made many a down or stressful day easier. I can close my eyes and be back in the sanctuary worshiping with you. I thank God for your perseverance to make this album.

Comment on I Don’t Drink Coffee by Deidre Connell

Deidre Connell — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:49:39 +0000

I am glad there is someone else in the world also that doesnt drink coffee either.I was beggining to think i was the only one in the world that didnt.Yeah when people come to my house i dont offer them coffe either because i have none in my cupboards, i ask would you like water,juice,pop etc but no java.

Comment on But I Trusted You by JD

JD — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:38:32 +0000

All I can say to that is AMEN, Pastor Jim, Amen…. beautiful truth.

Comment on Make a Memory! by Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:06:49 +0000

Traditions are so fun!!!! My kids Love having a fun supper Christmas Eve then heading to church for the Kids concert.We then return home to new PJ’s and we spend the evening playing games and just spending time as a family!!! I agree though,sometimes the samllest of things turn into some of the best traditions and memories!!I still remember every year getting the story book lifesavers from my Gram for christmas and LOVED it.Even when I was older;) Great job Linda!!

Comment on But I Trusted You by Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:32:40 +0000

I love this…. “Most of the time we do not place trust in God or others, we place expectations on them. We expect them to be certain things, do certain things, feel certain ways. And when they inevitably fail to live up to the expectations, that’s when pain comes. If we expect something that hasn’t been promised, or expect someone to keep a promise they cannot, and call it trust, that is a fast track to suffering.”
I know myself I do this sometimes and it just ends up hurting me..What a great reminder that I need to hear and to remember to trust in the real God and not in my expectations of Him or others around me.God is the only constant thing in our lives.He is always here and always loving but we try as humans to control our lives and our suroundings and we just can’t do that and it is freeing when you realize that,let go and completly TRUST in HIM.He truly has our best intrest at heart even when we don’t see it.Great Job!!!!

Comment on I Don’t Drink Coffee by Vance Crozier

Vance Crozier — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:21:02 +0000

Soooooooooooooooo you want to go for chocolate milk sometime?

Comment on Make a Memory! by JD

JD — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:59:11 +0000

One of my favorite traditions from Christmas as a child was one of the simplest ones… I remember my mom always getting mixed nuts (still in the shell) and it was one of the few times of the year we had some. I can close my eyes and still remember how it felt to reach deep into my stocking and feel them at the bottom, or waking up in the morning and picking through the leftover cracked shells people had left in the bowl to see if anyone missed any

As for traditions for our “now” family specifically, one of my favorites is my mom coming over on Christmas day to spend the afternoon in our home and have Christmas dinner with us. I also love providing Christmas to a family or people in need, we’ve been doing that since 2005, and Christmas wouldn’t be the same without it.

Comment on Make a Memory! by Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:54:30 +0000

Traditions have been a big part of our life too, and it’s amazing how much the kids appreciate them even as they have grown older (like yours Linda!). One of the favourites has been the “nut” on Christmas morning. I started this tradition when the kids were babies… they are now 20, 23, and 25 – and we still do this every year. I posted this on my site CanadianParents.com many years ago. Here it is: http://www.canadianparents.com/recipe/christmas-morning-cinnamon-buns

Comment on I Don’t Drink Coffee by JD Richardson

JD Richardson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:17:19 +0000

I could have written this post… except we so rarely have company/visitors that I don’t have as much opportunity to be a neglectful hostess, LOL! :0) Then again … since hubby is the tea/coffee drinker in the family, I suppose I could leave that responsibility to him, right?

Comment on Christmas Musical by Make a Memory!

Make a Memory! — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:08:53 +0000

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Comment on I Don’t Drink Coffee by Christie Ruff

Christie Ruff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:54:48 +0000

This made me chuckle this morning… Larry and I are the exact same! Neither of us drink coffee or serve coffee if you come to visit. My dad bought his own coffee maker, filters and brings coffee when he comes to visit. He even packages it up and stores it when he leaves knowing that we won’t touch it

I do drink Tea – but being “American” I like sugar in it. I believe this is worse than not liking coffee… asking for sugar for my tea. I repeat myself 2 times everytime I order it from Tim’s – “Did you say sugar in your tea?” “yes, I said sugar”. It’s called sweet tea, and it’s much better chilled.

Comment on Jesus, the X factor, and the future of Christmas. by Pastor Brent

Pastor Brent — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:58:24 +0000

Well said Christie!

Comment on Jesus, the X factor, and the future of Christmas. by Christie Ruff

Christie Ruff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:56:55 +0000

Agreed. 100%. We need to demonstrate to the world that Christmas IS about CHRIST, not shopping, presents, stress, baking, decorations… it isn’t about the next best toy or the high def TV. It is about the gift that we received from God, His son. It was the ultimate act of selflessness and sacrifice. If we focused on this at Christmas, what we can give to those who really need more, not want more; people would start to see CHRIST in Christmas. If we actively sought out opportunities to do acts of kindness and blessing during this season, then people would start to see CHRIST in Christmas.

I see why it is confusing for people. Many of us as Christians go through the entire season celebrating, having parties, worried about money and some are driven into states of depression due to the pressure of the holidays. Then we say it is all about Jesus. We don’t make sense. We attend our church service and hope it doesn’t go late… we place money in the Christmas offering on Christmas Eve (but it is only the leftovers after buying all the things everyone asked for and wanted).

I love your statement, “We create a season that is so dependent on Christ Himself that the world would just know, Christmas is all about Jesus.” We need to refocus and do this. As Mike Ross would say, “DO IT NOW!”

Thanks. But my blood pressure is now up. 

Comment on Jesus, the X factor, and the future of Christmas. by Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:34:17 +0000

Good words Brent
What an amazing thought!

“He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, He the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute.” ~ Aurelius Augustinus ~

Comment on Jesus, the X factor, and the future of Christmas. by Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:16:54 +0000

Great Job Brent.Your message is bang on and I agree with you.Where would Christmas be if there was no Christ?!?!?I don’t think it would of lasted this long if it wasn’t for Christ and His Love for us.I love when you said, “Christmas is not about what gift, but the gift of being loved enough by someone that they actually wanted to give you something in the first place. THAT is the gift.” So True!!! Again,Great Job!!!

Comment on Honesty… by Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:11:56 +0000

Great job Mark!!!! I love where you wrote ,
Honesty truly changes us.
When we live honestly, our words line up with our actions…
Our public life matches our private lives…
We demonstrate commitment to living to one truth not many.
Amen!!!

Comment on Kids by Give THIS Christmas Away

Give THIS Christmas Away — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:33:24 +0000

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Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Heather Chandler

Heather Chandler — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:15:34 +0000

YES!!!!!! I am so excited to buy myself and others this CD for Christmas!!!! Awesome!

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Roger

Roger — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:25:03 +0000

Been waiting for a CD of the awesome music I hear every week from the worship team for years glad we finally did it, I can hardly wait to get my copies!

Comment on Resetting Time by Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:56:37 +0000

Letting go of bad habits can be very difficult but we can do it.Our Father gives us strenght and guidence.We just need to let go and reach forward,even when it means of letting go of something we don’t necisarily want to!!Thanks so much Jim:)

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Kristen Hawkins

Kristen Hawkins — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:09:42 +0000

Amazing job.Cant wait to hear the rest!!!!

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Susan

Susan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:56:33 +0000

Can’t wait to buy a “few” of them. We’ve been waiting for quite a while. Thanks for a job well done!

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:41:50 +0000

Lovit!! Can’t wait for more…

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Christie Ruff

Christie Ruff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:21:10 +0000

Hey – the news of this CD is even here in Florida! spreading like crazy! Looking forward to a great stocking stuffer for family and friends.

Comment on KVWorship Album “Rise” SNEAK PEEK! by Rod

Rod — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:51:59 +0000

Looking forward to getting some Christmas shopping done on the 27th I know you’ve been working like a dog to get this done Brent, thanks for all you do at KV!

Comment on 5 Days and Counting… by Pastor Linda

Pastor Linda — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:31:49 +0000

Thank you Denise for sharing your heart. Seeking the Lord’s advice when we are making decisions that effect our children is so important. Some things are out of our control, like with the death of a loved one. But other circumstances are within our control and we can choose a different path for our families. It may not be the easy one for us, but it can make a difference for the better. Giving your children the chance to trust Jesus, is the best gift you can give your child. His BEST is something they can always trust.

Comment on My True Love by Kristen Hawkins

Kristen Hawkins — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:32:31 +0000

Awesome message.This is one of those things that seems so simple but it’s actually not always easy to live out.Thank you so much for the reminder to love like Chrsit.

Comment on 5 Days and Counting… by Denise Myles

Denise Myles — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:51:57 +0000

Linda, you have captured here what I have been trying to express for years. I am in agreement that kids don’t just get over stuff because they don’t talk about it. Whenever I talk to people about things I have done as a Mom that I wish I could take back, people say things like, “Oh, don’t worry about it. Kids are resilient.” I think that’ssaid in an effort to make me feel better, but it really doesn’t. It just shows me that they don’t care as much about my kids’ feelings as I do. Kids do process things differently than we do (as I learned after my husband died) but just because it’s different, it doesn’t mean they’re over it. It’s important as parents to make wise decisions that affect our children and to seek God’s counsel. And introducing them to Christ is the greatest gift we can give them. He will never leave them nor forsake them and, He, unlike we, imperfect parents, will ALWAYS do what’s best for them.

Comment on Saint John Youth Network by Saint John Youth Network Prayer Night | Harp and Bowl Worship

Saint John Youth Network Prayer Night | Harp and Bowl Worship — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:43:24 +0000

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Comment on The Bible App by Jonathan Maude

Jonathan Maude — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:45:16 +0000

The Bible app is Awesome! I’m trying to read the whole bible but I’m stuck in Genesis, but really, it is a great app to have on the phone… Also I LOVE Daily Verse and read it everyday. Each day the come out with a verse from the Bible that has to do with everyday stuff and you read the verse then, read an explanation of the verse and then at the bottom there is a prayer that has to do with the verse that was just read… It is great to get into the habit of using it everyday and just prayer to God for whatever is going on at that time…. Thanks for sharing this! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That’s the Book for Me! by JD

JD — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:37:39 +0000

Jillian and I especially enjoyed reading The Jesus Storybook Bible together, as a springboard to discussing and reading more in depth in her own Bible. We took it on vacation with us last year, made for some sweet memories!

Comment on How about a “Global Year of Jubilee”? by Henry Garman

Henry Garman — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:33:41 +0000

Pastor Brent, you are right on target with the idea that what we need is a global year of Jubilee. I think that reforms in the spirit of the jubilee are achievable in our time. Maybe that sounds absurd, but God’s word has the answer for all our problems, including economic ones, and jubilee is not as utopian an idea as many believe.

Comment on Power outages, Gordon Ramsay, and the meaning of life! by Pastor Brent

Pastor Brent — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:15:18 +0000

40,000 Volts of static electricity! Unbelievable. Great analogy.

Comment on Power outages, Gordon Ramsay, and the meaning of life! by Reilly Morris

Reilly Morris — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:28:39 +0000

Ever hear of Frank Clewer? You can google him (Wikipedia), but in summary his story tells of once carrying over 40,000 volts of static electricity in his body, allegedly generated by a wool sweater and nylon jacket combination, prompting fire departments to evacuate three buildings where he had left his mark before he realized he was causing the burn marks on carpets. The electricity didn’t kill him (although it could have)- but what is so amazing is the POTENTIAL power he wielded.

I just read a book called “You Are God’s Plan A”, and the author compared this potential power to the potential power we have as followers of Jesus. The author, Dwight Robertson, shared “Christians like you and me walk around with God’s amazing presence and transformational power at work within us, and we’re often not even aware of it.”. I like how you called this out better though- “How we live move and operate are completely different without His power” and “Jesus wants us all to experience LIFE in HIS power” and “trust Jesus to begin to light up the world around you.” Actively trusting conduits in the WHAT’s and HOW’s of our lives.

Comment on Camp High by Reilly Morris

Reilly Morris — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:12:30 +0000

Thanks Brent. I completely agree. The very purpose of worship is to praise Jesus- not obtain something from Him. I googled for scriptures on this, and one verse seems to draw it out very well- from John 4:23-24 (The Message):

“It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”

Pouring yourself out in worship- pouring it out from your ‘very being’- should be done just because Jesus is worthy.

Thanks for the insight.. as usual!