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Wednesday, August 29, 2007



Tomorrow (Thursday) we will be hiking Castle Rock. Once at the 'summit', we will pause to pray with each other, for one another and for the community. It is going to be a great time and I am looking forward to seeing you all there.

We will meet at Rock Park at 6:15 and start up the hill shortly after that.

Please call me or write if you have any questions. cell: 720-384-7511

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Pause, Part II - Soul Provider

FYI: We will be hiking Castle Rock NEXT THURSDAY at 6:15

INTRODUCTION
It is tempting to feel that God is in no hurry to take care of your needs--like the direction your marriage is headed, the speed at which your career/business is advancing. Jesus too was tempted to take things in His own hands and His response reveals a lot about what is really at stake when we are tempted to act independently of God.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS – Consider; Marriage (family), Health, Finances, Career, Faith
Has there been something that you waited for a long time? How did it feel to have to wait?
Read Matthew 4:1-4. What was behind the devil's request? Why would it have been a sin for Jesus to turn the rocks into bread?
Read Deuteronomy 8:1-3. What did God intend to teach the Israelites when He provided manna for them in the wilderness?
When in your life have you met a legitimate need in an improper way? What were the results?
Why is it difficult to wait on God to provide, instead of taking things into your own hands?
Have you ever had a need that you were tempted to take into your own hands, but instead you chose to wait on God? How did God provide?
In what area of your life do you face the most temptation to meet a legitimate need in an irresponsible way?
Read Deuteronomy 8:10-18. Why is it more tempting to act independently of God when times are good? How can you continue to remind yourself of your dependence on God?

THINK ABOUT IT
Jesus met his temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 6:3. Choose a verse you can memorize this week that is specific to your temptation.WHAT WILL YOU DO?When you are tempted this week to meet a legitimate need in an irresponsible way, pause...and say Deuteronomy 6:3 to yourself, or a verse specific to your temptation.
CHANGING YOUR MIND
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

E-mail from Kim Clock

This was an email i recieved from Kim this morning.
Just got off the phone with Darrin - he is great spirits right now. He is recieving his Chemo treatment and will be for the next 5 hours or so. He wanted me to post this email to communicat ethe great news regarding Katee.

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Good morning all,
Katee's surg. went great. The cancer had not settled in the rectum as thought by the scans. they had to take part of the rectum to get clear margins, however the doc says she is cancer free as of now. We are so very relieved since this means no radiation. God is wonderful, isn't he!!!!!!!!
Today is the first day of the journey to recovery. She is in great spirits and so thankful to be done . They think her hospital stay will be around a week. We want to thank you all for your never ending prayers. We have been so blessed by all your support and encouragement. I'm on my way to the hospital now so I'll write later. By the way Katee and Darrin are getting a web sight, I'll let you know the address asap. Once again thank you, and have a great day!!!!
Kim

Monday, August 13, 2007

Good news regarding Katee Clock

Just wanted to report some fantastic news regarding Darrin's daughter, Katee. While she is still in surgery and need to continue praying, the surgeon came out of the operating room to notify Darrin and his family that the cancer is not as bad as the pictures indicate!

They were concerned about a multitude of things before going in, however at this point the prognosis sounds very positive!!!

I will update you as news comes in. Praise the Lord!

-charles

p.s. Darrin begins his Chemo treatment in the morning at Skyridge at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Pause, Part 1

Forty-One Days

INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to turn away from temptation? What is it that leads you to keep making the same poor choices? Could it be that the reason you find temptation so, well, tempting is that you've never paused to think about what is at stake? In this session we will discuss what really hangs in the balance when you are faced with temptation.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 3:16-4:1. What was at stake when Jesus was tempted?

1.) Why do we tend to minimize what is at stake when we are tempted?
2.) Share an example of a time in your life when your response to temptation impacted your future?
3.) How have you seen an individuals poor choices impact the lives of others?
4.) How does temptation affect your faith?
5.) How does it help to keep the consequences in mind when you are faced with temptation?

THINK ABOUT IT:
There is always more at stake than we think. If you're young, you have a lot of future at stake. If you are old, you have a lot of legacy at stake. If you are in between, you have both a future and a legacy at stake. When you are tempted, what is on the line? WHAT WILL YOU DO?When faced with temptation this week, commit to pause and say the following, "Temptation, you're not going to steal my future. You're not going to steal my family. You're not going to steal my faith."
CHANGING YOUR MIND:
For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. Romans 6:14

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Deo Valente, D.V.

At church today (Plum Creek Community Church) Pastor Doug challenged us yet again from the book of James about looking at our future and planning with God in mind. How often do we plan without Him? For me, it is too often. He used the example of a construction crew building something with the architects plans.

Do we do that? Do we try to build things without THE GREAT ARCHITECT? God has a plan drawn out for our lives and we need to look at it. There it is, right in front of us...The Word, the Bible. Wow! How exciting!!

This week, let's integrate God into our lives and our plans. See you all Thursday!

Charles
D.V.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Update on Darrin

Guys,

I wish I had better news to report. As most of you know by now, Darrin did not receive good news in Rochester at the Mayo clinic. Essentially, there was much more cancer than they anticipated and informed Darrin and Kim that it was too risky to try to perform the surgery. They are seeking a 3rd opinion here in Colorado.

Yesterday, Darrin's oldest daughter (20), Katie had a Colonoscapy performed and the results strongly indicated (90%) that it is Cancer. As you can imagine, this has rocked their worlds in a way that is hard to even fathom.

Regardless of what the Doctors say and regardless of what the prognosis is; we, as followers of Christ believe anything is possible through Him. Both Doug and I spoke to Darrin this morning and they are under an unbelievable amount of stress. He has not asked for anything except for prayer. With that being said, I think we need to be ready to do whatever is needed for the Clock family. Darrin will likely be joining us next week at JourneyMEN meeting and we need to be ready to encourage him and pray for him and his entire family.

He wanted me to make sure everyone is in the loop and aware of what is happening.

-charles