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Christmas messages for December, Jesus, The Difference Maker

11/30/2010

Isaiah 9:6 is an incredible prophecy of the birth of Christ, not only for the vision that became a reality 100's of years later, but also for the awesome description of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Difference Maker. Here's Isaiah 9:6 from "The Message" translation:

For a child has been born—for us!
   the gift of a son—for us!
He'll take over
   the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counselor,
   Strong God,
Eternal Father,
   Prince of Wholeness.

The messages in December:

Dec. 5: Wonderful Counselor,
Dec. 12: Mighty God,
Dec. 19: Everlasting Father,
Dec. 26: Prince of Peace

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1 Tim. 4.1-10, In Everything Give Thanks

11/23/2010

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Back in my days of climbing Mt. Baker, I never was a technical climber. The only thing I knew was how to minimize the danger of a catastrophe happening, basics of safety and undoing problems if danger should happen. I was very good at seeing signs of a crevasse, making a judgment of an ice bridge, I knew the best clothing, how to tie basic knots, principles of cutting steps for the shortest person on the team, resting when needed, staying hydrated, how to climb a rope (in theory) if you fall in a crevasse.

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1 Timothy 3.14-16 The Open Secret

11/16/2010

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The mystery and wonder of God is the open secret. Paul is saying to the young man Timothy to focus on the open secret as a primary means of remaining faithful to God and becoming the Christian and leader God intends for him to be. I am coming you soon, Paul says. This is the second time he tells Timothy he might be delayed, and thank goodness for that possible delay, for this uncertainty is the occasion God used Paul to inspire him through the Spirit to write these words of instruction so that “you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household…” (1 Tim. 3:15).

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1 Tim. 3:1-7 Walk the Talk

11/8/2010

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September 1991. Saturday evening. Sally and I moved to Nooksack. The next day was to be my first day as pastor of the Nooksack Church. A knock on the door. A representative from one of the local alternative religions. I introduced myself and said, Carl Crouse. He looked at me and asked, are you related to Earl Crouse. I said yes, he’s my father. I’ve never forgotten what was perhaps the greatest compliment I’ve ever heard for my father: “If I were to ever become a Christian” he said, “it would be because of your father. That man walks his talk.” Then he told me about a time a few years earlier when his daughter was sick, and my father showed up at the door and offered some financial help and asked no questions.

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1 Timothy 2:9-15 Servant-Leadership

11/1/2010

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Quietness and Submission are good words. Do you know how much is accomplished in this world through those that are quiet and submissive. When I read the word “submissive” or “submit” I see the word “servant.” Helping others, quietly, not splashy, not flashy…Quietness/submission are necessary…

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Christmas messages for December, Jesus, The Difference Maker

1 Tim. 4.1-10, In Everything Give Thanks

1 Timothy 3.14-16 The Open Secret

1 Tim. 3:1-7 Walk the Talk

1 Timothy 2:9-15 Servant-Leadership

Carl Crouse, Pastor

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