Archive for October, 2009

25
Oct
09

Praise God…

Bible w glassesToday I had the honor to witness the most amazing Baptism I have ever seen. I saw and heard from a man that spent most of his 40+ years attending church but never really understanding who Jesus was and what He really was to us all. Well, recent events in this mans life brought him to his knees and to the foot of the cross. Today, we spent some time in worship to God and then listened to his story. Then we saw this man baptized. It was such an awesome thing to experience. He describes his experience as having being given a new pair of glasses. He says he sees things so much more clearly now and is begining to understand the love of Christ, and it’s obvious. It’s so beautiful to see Christ working in this mans life and to already see God’s plans for him start to unfold.

Thank you my brother for allowing me to be a part of this special occasion. Hang in there, God bless and don’t forget your glasses.

12
Oct
09

Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs

_225_350_Book_68_coverLove & Respect:  The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs By Emerson Eggerichs.

This book is based upon the message God has given us through Paul in Ephesians 5:33. Through this and extensive biblical and psychological research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and unconditional respect and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended.

I must say I was unsure of what to epect when this book first arrived. Before long I was deeply engrossed and totally enthralled by this often over-looked and misunderstood area of relationships. This book can and has saved marriages. It also has the potential to make good marriages great. More imortantly though is the spiritual growth you can experience in your obedience to God in the practices set forth in Ephesians 5:33. This book stretched me beyond a capacity I was aware I had and has convicted me to work harder at being a better husband to my wife and a better example of a husband for my daughter. I have already passed this book onto my wife in the hope of growing closer not only to her but to God along side her. I have had the opportunity to used much of the material in counseling others. I also lead a small group and can’t wait to introduce this material in an upcoming study. I would highly recommend this book to any and all.




I’m Rick Phillips-

I'm a massage therapist and the owner of Vandalia Massage Therapy. I'm also the communications director for The Ridge Community Church. I love to be used by God and help others discover how amazing it is to find their place and purpose in His kingdom on this earth. I'm used... The views expressed here are not necessarily the views and opinions of Vandalia Massage, the Ridge, bald guys or sane people. Thank you.

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