Story Point Community Church

August 21st, 2006

The New Finish Line

Posted by pastor scott in Vision

Marathon runners don’t quit during the race.  In fact, among the top marathons in the US, the completion rate is more than 95 percent.  The majority of marathon runners quit before the race even begins.  The eight months I spent training for my first marathon provided context for a problem unique to our Americanized version of Christianity.  (more…)

August 10th, 2006

Do you have a dirty job? Can we do it with you?

Posted by pastor scott in Uncategorized

This fall, we will be launching a new series called Dirty Jobs. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to make me and Dan look silly on film again, but this time we need your help. If you have a dirty job or know someone that does, we want to hear from you. There are a couple of ground rules. It must be a job that we can do with you, and it needs to be somewhere that will give us permission to film at the location. Send me an email with your idea.

August 10th, 2006

Problems, problems. . .

Posted by pastor scott in Quiet Time

I often find myself trying to offer God suggestions on how he should solve my problems. As I reflect on this, I notice two major flaws. (more…)

August 9th, 2006

Just go home

Posted by pastor scott in Uncategorized

For those of you that only read the blog or those of you that have your rss readers go and get it (I mean you Becky!) check out the home page.  I am still no expert, but I have been adding some new things, and at the very least, I would like some feedback.  So check it out and then send me an email letting me what you like and what you think needs improvement.

August 1st, 2006

Suffering? Who said anything about suffering?

Posted by pastor scott in Quiet Time

Like many Christians, I love Romans 8:28.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

But, I took a look at what comes before that in chapter 8 and found something interesting. (more…)