So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the unbelievers run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. … More God is Able
“As worship begins in holy expectancy, it ends in holy obedience. Holy obedience saves worship from becoming an opiate, an escape from the pressing needs of modern life.” – Richard Foster
Happy Anniversary to my Love, my BEAUTIFUL Wife Bethany! 10 years! I LOVE YOU!!!
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since … More Take Heart
Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul, on which they mightily fasten imparting grace. -Plato
*Picture from Selin Jessa
My friend @ThomDaugherty is in a band named The Elms. Awhile back they made a video. I think it’s powerful. I think the song is powerful. Do Something. Visit GraceCC online for more info. [This video is not related to the ministries at Grace Comm Church, I just really like it.]
Sometimes this life gets you down. Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement to lift you up. If that’s you today, I hope you feel better soon.
Wow, it has been an intense month of December! The last week I led eleven (11) services. That’s definitely a record for me! At any rate, I took a few days off, refreshed and renewed and am excited to see what this new year may bring for my family and me. I have two questions … More Impact
Being a ‘creative’ is an odd vocation. My job is to come up with ideas. Some are good. Some are not. But what is the response you get when you throw out ideas. Lately, for me, they fall into two categories: It’s either: ‘We can’t do that!’ or ‘How can we do that?’ The difference … More We Can’t do That!
Matt Odegaard 