church notes about transformation, real transformation and the dedication it takes to follow Christ...

notes from the Sunday before last...powerful message we can all learn from:

-there is an illusion of strength through financial security

-outsiders can think faith is just a 'crutch' for the weak

-you'll find one doesn't tend to make a big deal out of "grace" unless they think they need that grace that is readily available to them.

-do you really want to change? Are you at the end of yourself? or are you just coming to church b/c of pressure from others, out of fear? if that is the case you'll most likely not stick with the transformation. you have to have real repentance. you have to do the things that will help you change, you can't just want to change.

-THE AGE OF GROWING STILL EXISTS BECAUSE THE AGE OF GRACE STILL EXISTS. WE HAVE TO MOVE ON THE TRUTH WHILE WE STILL CAN.