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Lifebridge Church Blog : Where Do I Go From Here? (3 of 3 in series)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:42:06 +0000

Kerri,
Leave it to the children to always ask the questions we never think of!� I have a 9, 7 and 2 year old, and they often ask the best questions.�
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The Bible never addresses \"happy tears\", so I can't point you to any specific place in Scripture.� But, emotions too are from God, so I think I'd have to agree with your conclusion.� How could we NOT have happy tears when we reunite with all of our loved ones, and especially when we stand in the presence of Jesus.� My guess is that they'll be flowing freely!
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And, the Bible doesn't say there won't be any tears . . . just that God will wipe them all away.� It's kind of a neat picture -- us bawling tears of joy like a little baby...and God embracing us with joy and laughter and wiping them all away as we meet him face to face.� Thanks for the mental picture.
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Pastor Michael

Lifebridge Church Blog : The Hope We Have for Layla

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:55:03 +0000

Amen!� As Christians, funerals are definitely happy/sad occasions.� I love my life here and whatever it is that God has in store for me . . . but can't wait to join Layla and all the others at the throne of God.� What a day that will be!

Lifebridge Church Blog : Christmas in a Barn

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:22:04 +0000

Thanks George.� It resonated very powerfully with me last year.� After \"pulling out all the stops\" for many years,�I found�a richness and meaning in the simplicity of our barn worship that I truly love.� That being said, I think all the variety in approach�and style ultimately is a good thing.� Different things will reach different people at different times in their life.� So long as it all points to Christ and what he has done for us, it's a good thing!�
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I look forward to continued conversations with you.� May God richly bless your Christmas this year.
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Pastor Michael