Eclipse

"Hard Questions"

As we talk about how to share our faith with other people, one of the concerns is "What if they ask me a question that I don't know the answer to?" This week on Wednesday we will deal with some of those questions. So come ready to engage and if you would like - post a question here so I can prepare for it. That would be great!

If I were God, I'd end all the PAIN

A book reveiw by a MEBC student:
Pain is something all humans encounter, regardless of race, religion, wealth, or social status. During that time of pain, people start to ask questions about God. "Where is God when it hurts?" "Is God really in control of all things?" "If God is so loving, why does he allow bad things to happen?". Christians often shrink back when faced with these questions and say we should just trust.
In the book, If I were God, I'd end all the PAIN, John Dickson address the struggle with faith, pain and the power of God. In the first chapter, Dickson address questions all people (Christian or non) ask and are somehow afraid that asking those questions will dispel their faith in God. He deals with those questions from a Christian point of view, and then goes on in following chapters to explain other major world religions beliefs and ways of dealing with pain.
The book is an excellent read. At only seventy pages long, If I were God, I'd end all the PAIN, is a swift, but deep look at ways of dealing with pain and answers to questions people
have about pain and God.
-written by Alissa Futhey

Questions to ask as I read (God's Word).....

Fall Retreat was awesome! The best part of just being alone with God. Several of you mentioned how much it helped to have questions to ask as you read the Bible. Here's that list we used. There are probably more, if you have any more idea's, post a comment - and let's talk. Happy reading!
- What do I learn about God in this passage?
- What do I learn about me?
- Is there an action I should take?
- Is there a warning or sin that I should avoid?
- Is there an example for me to follow (mostly in story)?
- Is there some wisdom I should walk away with?
- What stands out to me as I read?
- What does God want me to do becuase of what I have read?

Fast & Pray - Listen & Obey

What is fasting? ● “In Scripture the ‘normal means’ of fasting involves abstaining from all food, solid or liquid, but not from water.” –RICHARD FOSTER ● Fasting involves denying our physical desire for food to focus on God. “First, led it [fasting] be done unto the Lord with our eye singly fixed on Him. Let our intention herein be this, and this alone, to glorify our Father which is in heaven.” -JOHN WESLEY

How do I start fasting? ● As a beginner, you may want to start with fasting one meal, or one day, once a week. ● Fasting before or during physical workouts or sports practices needs to be done with discretion.