• ” Jesus is the King of the oppressed because of suffering and those in pain.”
• “We live in a world that is struggling because we are in pain.”
• Jesus rode a donkey into the city because he wanted to show that he was not a king like everyone else.”
• “We get so busy listening that sometimes we do not hear.”
• “What does the Lord need? Christ is asking this.”
• The Number 1 entry point for any church is Easter Sunday. Bring someone to church next Sunday.”

“Two Steps Forward, One Step Back”

“Theocracy – a society in which God is the king.”

“When we don’t put God first in our lives, our lives become messed up.”

“Two steps forward, one step back gives us the opportunity to view where we’ve been and where we’re headed.”

‘Never give in….never, never, never,never. ” Winston Churchill

‘God always promises us something better…take a step back.”

Subject: Transfiguration

• “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain
• “There is a different perspective in what can be.”
• “The lowest part of our lives is when we are preparing for the highest.”
• “The only way to get to the mountaintop is to climb the mountain, and sometimes it is rugged!”

“Epiphany…the celebration of the manifestation of Christ to human.”

“Maji-pagan astrologers from present day Iraqwho studied the star (also known as the Three Kings.)” 

“In the life of our church, the call is universal.”

“In the midst of tragedy, God is STILL God.”

“Have a blessed 2010.”

Gift-ies….A spare gift you keep on hand just in case someone gives you a gift unexpectedly.

“We all equally are given some type of gift.”

“It is our responsibility as part of the body of Christ to use them (i.e. the gifts).”

‘You have different spiritual gifts because our life experiences are different.”

“In the body of Christ all parts work together for the common good.”

“God sees us equally not only in our gifts but in our responsibility to the body of Christ.”

“God has given you the gift. Don’t hoard it. Give it away.”