http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog NorthStar in the Community Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:04:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For the past eight years NorthStar Church has teamed with Acworth United Methodist and local elementary schools to pay tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces. The “Thank You” service has become so popular that we can’t advertise it to the public because every seat in the ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/11/11/thanks/ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”  Isaiah 55:8 (NIV)  I have always been amazed at how God has redirected my life.  For the past 10 years I have had the privilege to be apart of the DreamBuilders program at NorthStar.  ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/10/18/redirected/ “You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converted to Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints.” 1 Cor. 16:15 (NIV)  One of the many purposes of the family is to be a launching pad for ministry and service to others.  I was so ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/09/30/training-ground/ “I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent.  They are a fragrant offering, an  acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”  Philippians  4:18 (NIV)   This past weekend was the Taste of Kennesaw.  Over 30 restaurants participated in this ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/09/10/taste/ “But made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.” Phil 2:7 (NIV)  Commercial tag lines have a way of just sticking in your mind.  I remember growing up with tag lines such as “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin,”  “Have it your way!," “Trix is for kids,” and so on.  ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/08/19/old-fashion-way/ “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalms 23:6 So many of us spend our whole life worrying about tomorrow that we never stop and enjoy today. Psalms 23:6 ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/07/12/goodness-and-mercy/ “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Heb. 11:6 (NIV) What does it take to please God? So many people think it is through rituals, ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/06/26/playing-it-safe/ “Your children like olive plants around your table.” Psalms 128:3 (NAS) The Olive Tree is a symbol of vitality. Its lifespan can reach close to 1,000 years and still bear fruit. When the Olive Tree maximizes its fruit production, it is then cut down to ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/06/10/family-business/ “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us.” Eph. 3:20 That verse to me is a challenge from God. It is almost as if God is daring us ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/05/16/dream-big/ Every Mother’s day most ministers preach from Proverbs Chapter 31. When it comes to beautiful words and illustrations to describe moms, Proverbs 31 is better than any poem or any Hallmark card that has ever been written. So for this blog entry I thought I ... http://northstarinthecommunity.com/blog/2008/04/28/mom/