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Advent: The God Who Waits?

December 2, 2011

Advent is a season of waiting; but I've Ben Thinkin'. Just who is it that waits?

Advent; The God Who Waits!

Advent is a season of waiting; but I've Ben Thinkin'. Just who is it that waits?
The Lord says through Isaiah, "All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations." (65:2)

We make much of how difficult it is to wait on God, and to be patient. But have we ever considered how difficult it must be for God to wait in us? He waits for us to chase out the clamoring crowds, to finish with all of the machinations and preparations of the season. He waits for us to finish shopping, shoving, shipping and shouting!

The Lord waits for a lull in the din of our lives through which he may make an Advent. David says in Psalm 40:6 "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have opened." It is only then, when God is able to make his voice known that David can say, "here I am... I desire to do your will, O God."

In this Advent season I challenge you to create a space for God; a space of quiet contemplation into which he may make an Advent, and through which he may make his will known to you.

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THANK YOU!

I want to say thank you to the many people who gave sacrificially of their time and talent to minister to the Garratt family this past week. I could not be more proud of the Five Mile Family! You are a wonderful people and God has blessed me with the privilege of being your pastor! THANK YOU!

NNU'S NORTHWESTERNERS

Will be with us Sunday Morning! They will be leading worship and performing several of their Christmas arrangements.

THE FIVE MILE FAMILY REVERSE FEAST IS THIS SUNDAY!

We are drawing close to the day we will come together to build Christmas boxes for families in need. We have had some cash donations toward the food, but could still use turkeys or hams to complete the boxes. The gift cards are covered and then some thanks to all of you and to the Good Word congregation! We mostly need hands to pack boxes and drivers to deliver them on Sunday.

Many families are looking forward to receiving a box on Sunday. See you there.

THE TRUE FAST CHALLENGE

Isaiah 58 has inspired me to challenge myself and the Five Mile Family to a true fast. Through the month of December I am challenging us to fast any luxuries we may normally afford ourselves and to bring the money we have saved to church with us on January 1, 2012 for an offering that will help us expand our food pantry.

I am also challenging the congregation to make Worship a priority in December, committing ourselves to be there every Sunday.

Read through Isaiah 58 this week and ask God how he would have you truly fast so that others may experience freedom!

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Koinonia - Not Just Another Greek Word

November 9, 2011

Certain words grab my attention and hang on with the tenacity of a pit-bull!

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Participation

November 4, 2011

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Ben Thinking

November 4, 2011

sunrise-fall It's been a while since I put out a bit of a blog, but I was thinking the other day. Yep -- it happens! This time it happened pretty early in the day.

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How do I find a good wife?

August 10, 2010

Well -- okay -- that was a gutsy question from a friend of ours as we sat around a table with our quarter-life friends last night. He went on to remark that today's culture in America makes it increasingly hard to find a woman with views similar to his own [...] [READ MORE]

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Where do I turn for help?

June 29, 2010

As we discussed what drives us and what stops us for moving forward, one of the guys said something that has made me think. "When we become dissatisfied with people around us maybe we just need to run to Jesus. Maybe that is His way of making us focus on [...] [READ MORE]

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