Most Christians don’t think about that question on a daily basis. Some might not even think about it at all. The question of  “Are you Usable to God” should be something we constantly ask ourselves.

Image if David didn’t repent and get his life right before God. Imagine the Psalms we would be missing out on. Imagine the difference his life would have become. Would God have called him “a man after my own heart”? Imagine if Saul didn’t become the new man called Paul. What would the Bible look like, let alone Christianity in general?

I’m a firm believer that if you aren’t usable, God will find somebody that is. He can use someone less talented and gifted than you, to get His work done. God doesn’t need me, but thankfully He chooses to use me. The key to it is our “usability”. If we aren’t right before God we aren’t usable. Sin, fear, lust, doubt, pride and small mindedness are just a few things that can hold us back. It’s not just the so called “big sins” like murder, adultery, drug use, etc that can hold us away from our potential. It’s the secret sins that God looks at as well.

So the question remains “are you usable?”. Do you have your life in check that God can call up your number at any moment? Are you teachable? Do you have a person in your life that helps you stay in check and accountable? Are you living the talk or faking the walk?

How are you with God? Receiving Christ as our savior isn’t the only thing God asks of us. We wants to use us for His glory. He wants people to see His love through you. God loves you and wants more than anything to have a relationship with you…not just be your “get out of hell free” card.

This Sunday we are going to dive deeper into this…time to step up and answer the question.  Where are YOU with GOD?

M

Posted: May 15th, 2009 under Leadership.
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I’m starting a new series entitled “You Are Here”, this Sunday @ SouthView.

When was the last time you’ve taken inventory of where you are at with regards to your relationship with God, with others and your Money (oops…did I say $$?). If you want to be the best at something, you constantly need to check in and make sure your on the right path and pursuing the purpose.

My neighbor Rick had great insight into sprinters. One of the main things they teach you is to keep your eyes on the finish line when you are running. It’s amazing how you can lose a 100th of a sec or more by looking to the left or right (distractions) while running towards the finish line. If you add up all those little “distractions” you find yourself losing quite a bit of time overall. They sure add up at the end.

So where are you in life…are you happy and content with your relationships, your life and your financial status? Do you desire more from it all? Are life’s “distractions” cause you to lose focus and valuable time? Come visit us the rest of May as we find out exactly where we are at in this thing called Life.

M

Posted: May 13th, 2009 under Church info.
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I want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to Maria Hope Rampulla (DeLuca). For 34 years ago she gave birth to me, took care of me, loved me and prayed for me all along the way. She continues to be a mother that is giving and loving in every way. I am truly blessed to have such a great woman in my corner. I love her and I am thankful and blessed to have her.

Be Blessed Mom!!

M

Posted: May 10th, 2009 under Family.
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One of my favorite people, Tina Keil, is coming to sing and share this Sunday @ SouthView. I’m so excited to have such a gifted woman coming to give honor to our Mothers on this special Sunday. Please bring out your moms this Sunday (even treat them to lunch after). We also have a little special gift for all the mothers in the house.

This Saturday morning is also our Mother’s Tea Party @ the church @ 11am. I know it’s going to be a special time for moms to get out of the house for a couple of hours and enjoy some relaxing, socializing time. with the ladies.

It’s all about the MOMS this Weekend!

M

Posted: May 6th, 2009 under Church info.
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