Fall Bible Study

We begin our Fall Bible study next week, "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhahn. This study is designed to take women into Scripture to learn how the Lord would have us respond to the men in our lives - husbands, boyfriends, employers, and friends.

I have already found the information helpful as I interact with the men in my life. This week, think of one woman that would benefit from learning more about Scripture, more about how men think, and more about how women respond. Invite one woman to join us. I look forward to seeing everyone either Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM or Thursday morning at 9:00 AM in room E-133!

Barbara

Love Loud Prayer

Prayer Walking for Love Loud
Friday - September 23
6:30 - 7:00 PM

Meet in the MPR for corporate prayer and then we will go out across the Hillcrest campus to pray for Love Loud. We pray for activities to be held at the student building, Building E and in the MPR.

If you ar enot able to join us on campus plse pray for Love Loud as you drive through the city, go out to dinner, or spend an evening resting at home. We just ask that you pray.

So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.2 Corinthians 5:6-7

I was reading an article not long ago about what scientists call ‘parallel realities.’ Essentially, it means an unseen reality that exists alongside something that is seen. You and I may not see it or fully experience it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not real.

You see, every person has his own perceived reality. But beyond that concept of reality there are also unseen realities. For example, a blind person has never seen a cloud, but that doesn’t mean clouds don’t exist. In fact, they’re just as real for the blind person as they are for someone who can walk outside and see them.

And certainly, this concept is true concerning faith as well. I’ve never personally seen God. In fact, the Bible says no one has (John 1:18). And I’ve never shaken hands with Jesus Christ. But I believe that God is more real than the words on this page.

I’ve heard people say that when it comes to faith, “Give me something of substance. Give me something real.” Well, faith is real! In fact, faith in God will be around long after this world is gone and finished.

So when it comes to your faith, get rid of any abstract ethereal concept of God because He is more real than anything you’ll ever experience!

Be filled with the fullness of God. —Ephesians 3:19 NKJ

When we fill ourselves with the fullness of God, the less room there is in our life and heart for sin and evil things. Fill up with the love of Jesus, He alone can fill the vacuum. —Jerry McGraw

Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, cuidará sus corazones y sus pensamientos en Cristo Jesús. – Filipenses 4:7 NVI

El poder de este versículo fue de gran impacto en mi vida cuando perdí a mi madre. Nunca imagine que este tipo de paz fuese posible cuando las circunstancias de la vida intentan desbalancear nuestro estado emocional, espiritual o físico. Pero las promesas del Señor son verídicas y podemos confiar en la estabilidad de Su paz. – Ibelisse Sánchez

Come Join the Conversation

Cafe Connection
MONDAY, September 12
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Student Building Cafe
Casual Conversation - Serious Relationships

Jack Goolsby, Missions Minister at Hillcrest, will be joining our conversation at 7;00 PM to discuss local misisons. Come join the discussion and share your ideas and hear what Hillcrest is doing to reach the lost in our community!

Cafe Connection is a way to catch up with old friends and to make new ones! The cafe is open if you want to purchase a drink.

For more information contact:
Barbara Parker at 214-235-6827 or bjparker@aol.com

Who's Number One?

Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:24

I spent last night struggling with a conflict and not knowing how to handle the situation. Then this morning I read from 1 Corinthians 10:24 that I should put the needs of others before my own needs.

Humm, seek the good of others.

It's easy to seek what is only for our own good. That's what most of us do as a matter of course. But what makes Christians redemptive, what makes them like God, is their willingness to think of others before themselves!

I think I got my answer.

Live a Quiet Life

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. -- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

What's your ambition? I don't know about you, but I'm not so sure I could say my ambition is to "live a quiet life ...." But when I hear the reason for that directive, I understand. So many people I meet are frazzled, run down, and exhausted with all their"busy-ness." So let's make a commitment to cycle down a little, trust God more and more each day, and seek to live a life that wins the respect of those around us!