Friday, November 13, 2009

A Picture of the Throne of God


Revelation 4

Close your eyes and imagine this…

Can you smell it? Do you feel the warmth radiating from the throne of the Almighty? Do you feel the ground below your feet rumble with His power? Through squinted eyes you see the rainbow that crests the King’s chair, setting the sky aglow in a million brilliant colors. The air is full of beautiful music accented by the exclamations of those who surround the throne who shout with excitement, "Holy! Holy! Holy!"

The sea of glass reflects the brilliance that pours out from His seat while bolts of lightening proclaim His sovereignty. The thundering and echoes from His throne pay tribute to his omniscience, while the chants of His elders crown Him what He is –
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, God Almighty.

1After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

2And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

3And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

4And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

5And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

6And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

7And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

9And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

10The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Check Out Our Youth Blog!

When you get a chance view our Youth Group's blog!

Lakeview Baptist Church Youth Blog!

New Home!

In the dark!
We've got a roof!
The "moat" is gone!
In the living room... Facing the guest room and bathroom.
A vaulted ceiling!
In the living room...
Cock your head to the side...
View from the front porch stoop.










Friday, November 6, 2009

Easley High FCA

This morning I had the most excellent opportunity to share God's Word with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Easley High School - what a great group of young people!

They have a large group of students that meet every Friday morning before school starts. We sang praises to God, ate donuts and listened to God's Word... That's the way to start a Friday!

Anyways, thanks to Craig for the opportunity to speak; He did an excellent job leading the singing!

I spoke from Exodus 17 about Joshua over coming his fear and leading the army into the valley against Amalek, but the one thing AFTER I left the auditorium that has be weighing on my mind is the picture of Christ we see from this text. Joshua fights the battle in the valley, "discomfiting" the enemy around him, while Moses makes prayer to God on the hill...

So it is true with you and me who are the elect - Christ not only has fought and is fighting our battles in the valley against our enemies (note- Amalek is a picture of the flesh, fyi) but Christ is on top of the hill making intercession to God for US!!!

Praise His name! May God get the glory in all things; may His name be lifted up!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

An Opportunity that Needs Prayer

Hi folks...

Please pray for me!!! I should have posted this earlier but things are crazy...

I will be speaking at Easley High School on Friday, November 6th, to the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) group. Craig, one of the young men in our youth group, helped set this up.

Please pray that God is honored and that He will bless the ministry of His Word!

Please Pray!

Please pray for Ethan Howeth, 14 years old. He was shot in the leg a few days ago in a hunting accident - he is in danger of losing the leg.

Click here to read more info and see pictures of Ethan.

Monday, November 2, 2009

New Home!

Raise the Roof! LOL Sorry, I know, cheesy... LOL



Friday, October 30, 2009

Truly a Fright

Halloween is tomorrow... Children and adults alike will be dressing up as fictional (usually) characters... Globs of candy will be consumed... Oh yeah, don't forget those haunted houses...

I like haunted houses - I like a good scare every once in a while. I know for a fact that Easley has at least three haunted houses open, all of which are just dying (ha...) to suck your wallet bone-dry (ha again...).

Of course during this time of year superstitions and ghost stories are told by those who look to strike fear into the hearts of the unsuspecting. Tales of the undead or fables about witches are in print and on television, but nothing is more frightening than this:

Hell & the Lake of Fire, eternal death, is real.

Of course I could give my discourse on this today but I feel it better to direct to a Tim Keller (The Reason for God) blog post. I have read it before but my buddy Shawn emailed it to me last night. I've read it this morning and once again it has stirred my heart - Truly a Fright.

The Importance of Hell

Monday, October 26, 2009

New Home!

Here it is!!!
The sheeting is coming along... WALLS!

This is the view from the front door!
Woo Hoo!!!

Looking back through the walls!
Our "den" or "living room." There will be two doors (see them?) that will go out onto our covered porch/deck...

Looking into our kitchen!

The view from our future deck... Wow...

Standing in the "den" or "living room" whatever suits your fancy.

From the road... Praise God!


Wednesday, October 21, 2009

New Home!

My beautiful wife!
Look at the size of this paw print... Keep your gun loaded! LOL
The Basement!


The Basement! Again!

Grande! 1300 sq ft


This where the door will be!

They're working on the upstairs now!


View from the road...

The project is in full swing. Mr. Parker has some other projects coming up that need his attention, but things are moving pretty quick right now! Things will probably slow down soon but that is ok! Praise God!
Sarah and I are very thankful! Praise God!