HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE DECISIONS - Seasoning Life Part 7

Surprise!  You thought that the Seasoning Life series was all done but we had a special BONUS message yesterday - courtesy of none other than my brother, Steve Messeh.

In this message, Steve talks not about the daily habits that can make us questionable, but instead about the big, fork-in-the-road type decisions that characterize so many of the great men and women of God who have gone before us.  He shares three highly questionable decisions and the outcomes for those who made them.

Check out and get ready to be inspired!

Habit 5: SACRIFICE - Seasoning Life Part 6

We wrapped up our 6 week Seasoning Life journey yesterday and the final habit is more of a mindset to live by, not an action to practice.  And that is SACRIFICE.

What does sacrifice mean and why is it a non-negotiable requirement for a follower of Jesus?  Because it is the summary of everything Jesus came to do and therefore the only appropriate way we can respond is by doing the same.  Check out the video to see what I mean.

And don't forget to keep on practicing the B-E-L-L-S habits:

B - Bless
E - Eat
L - Learn
L - Listen
S - Sacrifice

Habit 4: LISTENING FOR GOD'S VOICE - Seasoning Life Part 5

We're down to our final two habits in Seasoning Life series- and series which talks about how to live "questionable" lives for Christ.  Last week we talked about eating and drinking, and this week we're going to the other end of spectrum: LISTENING FOR GOD'S VOICE.

What does it mean to hear God's voice?  Is that even possible?  Or is it just something that people made up to convince others of they want?  Is it possible for a "normal" person like me to actually hear God's voice?

I believe the answer is yes and this week our challenge is to dedicate 10-15 minutes, two times per week, to find out for yourself.  Trust me, if it works, it'll be well worth the investment.

Habit 3: EAT WITH TWO PEOPLE - Seasoning Life Part 4

This week's habit is gonna be a fun one!  We're on our third habit in the Seasoning Life seriesand this week our goal is to EAT WITH TWO PEOPLE, one of whom is not a member of my church.

Why are we talking about eating?  Because whether or not you realize it, eating and drinking was a big part of the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.  In fact, sharing a meal was such a point of emphasis in His life that people even accused Him of being a glutton and a drunkard!

“The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’”  Luke 7:34

What is the significance of sharing a meal?  Is there more to it than just eating some food?  Why must we as Christians embrace and practice the habit of eating with others on a regular basis?

Habit 2: LEARN CHRIST - Seasoning Life Part 3

Week 3 of our Seasoning Life series and this week we're on our second habit which is: I WILL LEARN CHRIST FOR ONE PERIOD OF TIME this week.

What does it mean to "learn Christ"?  It means to deepen our relationship with Him - to invest in Him as we would any relationship with any person.  Learning a person (Christ) is not the same as learning information.  Information is stagnant but a person is dynamic.  Information can be mastered, but a person is always growing and therefore the relationship can always go deeper.

We need to spend more time learning Christ and our goal this week is to do just that.  Check out the video message above and join us on our Lenten challenge of five habits that make for a questionable life.

Habit 1: Bless 3 People - SEASONING LIFE Part 2

We're underway in our attempt to live "questionable" lives and the first habit we're going to practice is: I WILL BLESS THREE PEOPLE THIS WEEK.

What does it mean to "bless"?  I gave some examples in this week's message but the main idea is to go out of your way to do something kind solely for the benefit of another person.  It could be a nice note.  It could be a surprise gift.  It could be simply a hug.  Whatever you decide to do, the goal is to find (at least) three people to bless week - one of whom must be outside of the church family.

Sounds like fun huh?

LEADING A QUESTIONABLE LIFE - Seasoning Life, Part 1

"Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, SEASONED WITH SALT, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."  Colossians 4:5-6

I AM SO PUMPED UP ABOUT THIS SERIES!  It's called Seasoning Life and we're talking about 5 habits that we need as Christians to make sure that our lives are "properly seasoned."  (you have to listen to the message to understand what I mean)

In today's intro message, we talked about role in the kingdom of God - not as civilians, but as soldiers...troops on the front lines in the mission for God's kingdom.  If we're going to live as soldiers, then our objective must be one thing:  TO LEAD A QUESTIONABLE LIFE.

What does that mean?  Check out the video above and see for yourself.  And did I mention that I am PUMPED UP for this series?!