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We desire to worship God in spirit and in truth, as stated in John 4:24.

It is our desire to speak the truth of God in its entirety. As the apostle Peter said in 1 Peter 4:11, "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God."

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Theme For 2012


Happy New Year to all!  The new year always brings a sense of enthusiasm and hope. This is consistent with a Christian outlook on life. We serve a God who forgives the past and because of this, we can look toward the future without the burdens of our past dragging us down.

This year our theme of special emphasis at Lost River will be "Discipleship." The most important aspect of being a disciple is the question of, "Who is your Leader?" As Christians, we look to Jesus as our leader, our teacher, our lord. This is good news because it means we can follow Him with absolute confidence. He is supremely competent and utterly trustworthy.

Begin the new year by renewing your commitment to follow close in the footsteps of Jesus.

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The Power of our Words


Because we use them so frequently, it is easy to under estimate the power of words. Of course God’s words are the most potent. It was by words that He created the universe. It is by words that He communicates His life changing message to us. But even our words are far more powerful than we may at first think. Proverbs tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Pr. 18:21). Isn’t it true that our relationships live and die by the words we use and the way we use them?

Why is it that our words are so powerful? Part of the answer lies in their source. Jesus teaches us that our words come from the inmost part of our being. “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matt 12:34).Our words are expressions of our feelings and thoughts. They make public the secrets that dwell within us. This means that words are not just sounds floating through the air, they are weighted with the full force of our very being from which they emanate. We cannot say harmful, negative things and expect them not to negatively impact our hearers. We can also, take comfort in knowing that the helpful words we offer others can truly lift them up and carry them through their struggles.
                       

Here are a few things to consider as we use our words today:

Are they true?

Are they helpful?

Are they necessary?

Would I say them if the person I’m talking about were present?

Will they cause the person hearing them to be made better?

Will I be glad I said them tomorrow?

Would I say them if Jesus were standing here beside me?

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