Organizing for Outreach
Last Saturday we had our Leadership Training seminar and it was awesome. Many of our team leaders were there to sharpen their skills and organize their teams for growth. When we be…
Writing from 2006
Wednesday Night
Last night we kicked off our new Family Night program at Cornerstone. It was fantastic. People kept coming, and coming. The kidMo team did an excellent job as they taught the kids …
Proactive Discipline?
Celebration High School has a problem. This year the administration enacted a plan to create a peaceful lunchroom environment by having all the students face one direction during l…
Showing God's Love
On Monday Gabe and I had the opportunity to attend a networking meeting with a hundred church leaders here in the state of Florida in order to receive some instruction and encourag…
Letter from Lebanon
Do you ever wonder what makes a pastor cry tears of joy? A few weeks ago Israel invaded Lebanon and we were reminded of a Lebanese family that was part of our church in the very be…
Back to School
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Those little people who have been causing so much trouble over the past two months are getting ready to be put back in their place. School…
Text Messages From God
Text Messages have been around since the beginning of time. From the first sunset God has been sending a message of love to his creation. Throughout the centuries man has scribbled…
The Mosquito
The Mosquito is now officially the state bird of FL. We all have been driven out of the yard and into the house because of these annoying pests. Now a security company in the UK ha…
Where's the Pool?
What a great weekend! On Saturday, Amy and kidZone took 23 to Green Meadows Farm. They had a blast catching chickens, riding ponys and petting farm animals. There are some pictures…
Self Phones
Come on admit it. You have done it too. We all have. You are driving down I-4, stuck in traffic. There is nobody around, except for the guy in the other lane who is more interested…
Untitled
Today’s culture is marked by individualism. The iPod is the mascot for a culture where everyone wants to express themselves. The desire for personal distinction increases in a worl…
Coffee Snobs
Last Sunday we added Barnies Coffee to our Sunday morning refreshments table. We believe that good food and good coffee make for a great start to church. I noticed late last year t…
What's the phone number for the AARP?
I am officially old. Last night we had our usual youth meeting at the Murray’s home and over 20 kids came out! We always have a blast, playing games, and talking about life. Last n…
Count Your Blessings
I love our Wednesday night prayer group. Last night we all met to share prayer requests and discuss the reaction of the Pharisees to Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead. One of th…
Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt
Next Sunday we will be continuing our new message series on doubt. In reality, if you are a Christian you have probably doubted your salvation at some point in your spiritual walk.…
Greetings Baharain
Hey Jim and Celeste, Just a quick note to thank you for staying up on the happenings at Cornerstone via the web. We miss your family very much and wish you all the best. Please ema…
Easter Sunday Report
Hello Everyone, I wanted to give you an update as to how God has blessed our church this past Sunday. First and foremost we praise God that Christ rose from the dead making our sal…
Easter Sunday
Wow! Not since the grand opening four years ago have I been so excited about Easter Sunday. So many of you have poured your time and energy into making Easter a great event for fam…
Changing Gears
I remember my first 5 speed. My brother- in law took me to the mall parking lot on Christmas Day to teach me to “Drive Stick.” It still just sounds cool. If you have ever learned t…
Time Change Sunday
Dear Friends, God is doing some amazing things at Cornerstone. Over the last 9 months the church has seen extreme growth due to your faithfulness and service, and God’s grace. In J…
Sunday Report
Hello Everyone, I have learned that many of you are now checking the blog to see the results of church on Sunday. I know it sounds like a broken record, but again this past week, f…
Don’t Ever Give Up!
Quitters never win, and winners never quit, but those who never win and never quit are idiots. Monday night a Southern Illinois Cheerleader was dropped on her head from a 15 feet t…
Joel, be serious. - Joel
I must say that one of my pet peeves is when people compare me to Joel Osteen. It is enough to make one not want to ever smile again. I have never been much of a Joel fan, maybe th…
Moe Mentum
Today I finished up the first message in our new series on Moses. Moses was one of the most unique and colorful characters in all of the Bible. I am looking forward to seeing how G…
Welcome Aboard!
It is with great excitement that we welcome Mrs. Sue King to the staff at Cornerstone. Sue and her husband Dave have been faithful members since the very beginning of Cornerstone. …
What can you buy with no money?
Isaiah 55 I was just reading my Bible and a came across a verse that said “you who have no money come.” I thought to myself. That’s me, no money. Then it said to “come and buy.” An…
Why Good People Die
A good man died this week. Grandpa Gibbs was known for his prayer notebook. Many people coveted being in that binder. He would sit and look at pictures and notes and talk to God. A…
Bricks & Mortar
Bricks and Mortar is a term people use to refer to something with substance. I thought it would be ironically funny to call the blog by that name. As a new church the one thing tha…
Building Life Together!
Four Corners is an easy place to build a house, but a difficult place to build a home. The majority of communities are made up of people from all over the country with more reasons…
Church Planting Cures AIDS in Zambia
One of the first goals we had when the church began was to help other churches start around the world. This coming Sunday we will have a young couple coming to speak who will be go…
Sunday Synopsis
Things I liked about Sunday: 1. There was a great spirit at church on Sunday. The feeling of anticipation was in the air. As if everyone knew that God was going to do something spe…
Independent/Baptist
I began this blog as a way to better communicate with the people of Cornerstone. I realize that there will be others who read here as they peruse the blogosphere and some who check…
I failed the new test
There’s a new test out of San Francisco that claims to be able to predict your life expectancy. The 12 question test will rate the likelihood you will die in the next four years. A…
Happy Valentine?
Who was this Valentine? And why has he affected us so much? According to tradition, Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He was beaten with …
Differences between Men and Women
A guy named Roger is attracted to a woman named Elaine. He asks her out to a movie; she accepts; they have a pretty good time. A few nights later he asks her out to dinner, and aga…
Do You Know The Time
If your life were a 24 hour day, what time would it be? Based on the average lifespan of 77 years... If you are 21, it is 6:30 a.m. Time to wake up. If you are 29, it is 9:00 a.m. …
Monday Morning Quarterback
What a day! Sunday was anything but a day of rest, yet I would not have wished it otherwise. Two great worship services with awesome, moving music and a sense of expectation in the…
Why I Cheer for Seattle & Pittsburg
Before you jump to conclusions, I have been cheering for the Seahawks all year. Mostly because NFL MVP running back Shuan Alexander put me in the win column in my fantasy football …
Effectual, Fervent, Prayer
When James Wrote about prayer, he told us that the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. To often we settle for checking prayer off our to do list or rushing th…
Give It Back!
Today we met with the administrator at Four Corners Charter School to set up our new volunteer program. People from the church will rotate into the 5th grade classes and help stude…
Humpty Dumpty
Britain's Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge , England - a visitor to the museum tripped on his shoelace and fell down a stairway. crashing into three Chinese vases that had been sitt…
Record January
January 2006 sets a new high in the growth of our church. After adding staff last summer, and a second service in October, God has continued to bless the faithful steps of the peop…
Communion
This Sunday at the 9:30 hour we will be pausing to receive communion. At the Last Supper before He was to be crucified, Jesus did not go to the multitudes to defend his critics, He…
Lost?
I enjoy the ABC show Lost. A story of some marooned survivors of an airline crash who are on a mysterious island full of "others" intent on doing them harm. The show has a great de…