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Freely Received

Randy Raver — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:08:48 +0100

In our last two weeks in corporate Sunday morning meetings, Pastor Dave has challenged us to make a list of "the things freely given to us by God" (see 1 Corinthians 2:12). Have you done that yet? May I suggest that our individual lists may include:

1. Peace for my past. Do you have failures of the past that nag you, decisions you made that, looking back think, ummmm--"What was I thinking?" Steve Backlund in "Igniting Faith," says, "I propose that aRead More...

Believing in Peace

Justin Limmer — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:00:18 +0100

One of the easiest things to notice in Israel was the tension between the Israelis and the Palestinians. The sad part is, that most of the common people on both sides want to live in peace, but the extremists and governments on both sides are making this impossible. It was very interesting to be in the West Bank and see things from the other side of the fence as it were. We had to go through lots of Israeli checkpoints whenever we went touring. We didn't have any problems because we werRead More...

Journal of Caiaphas

Caiaphas — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:59:49 +0100

Timing,; timing is everything. the Galilean would be wise to keep a low profile these next few days. But wisdom and discretion seem to be lacking in Him and His followers. He preaches, He interferes...

If we can just get through Passover, rejoice and sacrifice, remember and celebrate. We can deal with the Carpenter's destiny after Passover. And we will; yes we will. Beriah and Micah are now looking for opportunities. But not in front of allRead More...

Journal of Caiaphas

Caiaphas — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:43 +0100

It must be by His death. Even Nicodemus has now sold out. "Does our Law judge a man before it hears Him?" he asks, innocently. Check and see Nicodemus, if you or anyone else who has become swayed by this "Prophet;" find one Scripture that validates a prophet from Galilee. Galilee!!

And then this son of a carpenter has the nerve to ride into the city yesterday, gathering every eye and heart, drawing every gullible imagination within view of Him. Read More...

Hannah's Journal

Hannah — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:13:14 +0100

When -- oh, when -- will I stop knocking things over? Pregnancy has made me so clumsy lately. This morning I knocked over the basin of water. Yesterday, when I took the bread out of the oven I dropped it on the floor. I keep telling myself that I don't have much longer. Sooner or later this baby has to come!

Phinehas finally finished the cradle last night. My husband is many wonderful things, but a wonderful carpenter he is not. I will Read More...

Journal of Caiaphas

Caiaphas — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:24:53 +0100

I asked Him, "Who do you pretend to be?" He would not answer me! Would not answer the High Priest? Oh, well, perhaps we Pharisees will just have to become a bit more... persuasive in our strategies!! Will not answer me. We shall see about that, Galilean, we shall see; and it will be sooner rather than later.

He has Nicodemus firmly in his court--the fool. My spies inform me that Nicodemus is spending quite a bit of time with the Carpenter, listenRead More...

Fasting: It's More than Sackcloth and Ashes

Phineas — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:48:27 +0100

Today is the third day that I have been been fasting all food and wine. As is custom I wear sackcloth and put ashes on my head so that people know I am fasting. This way they will know that I love the law and give up worldly pleasures to please God.

While I was reading in the words of the prophets yesterday, I found a place where Isaiah wroRead More...

Journal of Caiaphas

Caiaphas — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:53:40 +0100

So, only a few weeks before Passover. We must take care of our little..."problem" before Passover, because this little Carpenter is unpredictable. And who is "we"??

Even in the last few months Pharisees have become sympathizers with the crazy preacher. Couldn't Herod have dealt with him as he dealt with John the Baptist? It has become apparent that Joseph of Arimathea has become unreliable at best, a traitor at the worst. And Nicodemus has definitely Read More...

The Law

Phineas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:27:48 +0100

Once again I was up late last night studying the law. I know Hannah doesn't like it when I stay up so late, but I love the words of the law so much. My heart jumps every time I find a new way to please the Lord through obedience. King David put it well when he said, "How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the law of the Lord! Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart." Truly, I am happy when I please the Lord. That is why I follow all HiRead More...

Caiaphas

Caiaphas — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:33:51 +0100

So what am I supposed to do? Lazarus walks around, freely telling everyone what a--what a hero--this, this, this Jesus is! And Annas... pushing, pushing, pushing. I'm supposed to uphold the office of the high priest.

I can't; No, I won't--I won't be the one--it won't be me who loses this place. How could we go on as a people? The Romans will run right over us if I don't... if I don't... If I don't what? If I don't, take care of thingRead More...

Naturally

Justin Limmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:19:17 +0100

In Galatians 5, Paul talks about the fruit of the Spirit and what should be coming out of our life naturally. It is easy to look at some of the fruit, like kindness, self-control, joy, etc. and think how hard it is to live like that. Anyone who drives can tell you that it is not natural to be patient! We often think that it is much easier to walk in the way of the flesh which Paul mentions before the fruit. Jealousy, strife, anger, selfishness; those are the natural things right? What I realiRead More...

Father is Full of Faith

Dave Limmer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:22:41 +0100

I am so thankful that we have a heavenly Father that will walk with us, even through the messes we sometimes make. Father is not ashamed of us nor is He threatened by our mistakes. In fact, I Corinthians 10:13 states that “God is faithful… that you might be able to bear it.” Father is full of faith, believing that you cannot just make it but that you can carry (bear) it all the way through. Earlier, the verse says, “but with the temptation will also make a way of escape, that you might be ablRead More...

Invitation to the High Calling

Dave Limmer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:16:36 +0100

Well, our new year is off to a quick start. January is already 2/3's over and we're not slowing down. In the midst of economic turmoil and political changes, this is a great time to know and have real relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus alone is a secure refuge in troubled times. As I look back over 2009 it is amazing to me how absolutely wonderful our God has been to us and this local church continues to change and grow. God is very good and that is for certain. His goodness is reRead More...

Believe The Best

Dave Limmer — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:49:27 +0100

Hey, it turned winter in Wyoming and has been snowing and cold for the past week so we are starting to bundle up! I trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have been reminded again of how absolutely and totally blessed I am. The faithfulness of God to provide, protect, heal, empower and grace with His sweet presence is so over the top, it’s incredible. I have also been thinking of all the promises and prophetic words that the Holy Spirit has completed and the ones that I am still anticipatiRead More...

Stay Teachable

Dave Limmer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:17 +0100

Well, it has been a while since I’ve been able to communicate through this blog, so I will update you a little bit.

Beth and I went to Mexico for a short vacation, to Redding, California for a pastor’s gathering, to Chico, California for a pastor’s retreat, then to Mankato, Minnesota for a Leader’s Encounter with God. We were home for a few days, I even preached in Casper, wow, then we loaded up in a van with six of us and drove to a planning workshop in Redding, CaliforniaRead More...

Family Life

Dave Limmer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:57:07 +0100

Hi Friends,

What a whirlwind this fall has been. It is good to know that the Almighty God, our Father, is always at work in the midst of our lives. I continue to be in awe at how God has so revealed Himself through Jesus to us. John says that the Word became flesh and dwelt among men. Then John says, “We have beheld His glory!” Jesus is full of grace and truth.

We do not follow or believe in a principle, a code, a doctrine or a philosophy. Rather, we believe in and follow a peRead More...

To the Saints

Dave Limmer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:48:37 +0100

Greetings on the beautiful fall day from wonderful Wyoming! How great is our God? "He is the Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength." Isaiah 40: 28, 29

We have an awesome and incredible Father who loves His children with an everlasting love! It is interesting to me how we, who call ourselves Christians ("little Christ's"Read More...

Joy through it all

Dave Limmer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Wow, what a week it was. Have you ever thought that you could do without going through a day like that again? Sometimes it’s a week, a month, or a year, but how do we handle the times when it seems that everything is going wrong, when things get more difficult rather than easier?

I’ve started to read the Bible through again, and I read Jesus’ instruction to “count it all joy when I am reviled… having all kinds of bad things said about me.” I think, “How do I rejoice in all tRead More...

Sanctified and Being Sanctified

Dave Limmer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Welcome to our website!

Here at Restoration Church we are on a journey along with all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am continually thrilled to meet and visit with those who are new believers, those who have recently experienced a miracle, and those who have walked with Jesus for years, as they continue to grow in Him. The Holy Spirit is so amazing to work in each life and each situation perfectly.

I am struck with the truth that there is no condemnation forRead More...

My Partner Jesus

Dave Limmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Greetings once again!

It has been a while since I last shared with you. It seems impossible that we are well into August and the kids will be back in school next week. Wow, where did the summer go?

I have been soaking on the idea of our partnering with God according to 2 Peter 1:4 and what that really looks like in light of the fact that, in Christ, we become the righteousness of God. It isn’t that we are covered with Christ’s righteousness, but the Greek iRead More...