http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/ A blog dedicated to sharing thoughts from others in the "blogging-world" Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:37:41 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Millcreek Community Church http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/welcoming-visitors-to-church/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/welcoming-visitors-to-church/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:37:40 GMT Please read the article below on ways to make MCC visitors feel welcome. Welcome visitors to church, condensed from article by Diana Davis January 3, 2012 When strangers walk into church, will they receive a warm welcome? How can a church ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/making-christ-central-at-home/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/making-christ-central-at-home/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:55:35 GMT Here is a great blog about why and how to disciple our children in Christ at home.   Making Christ Central at Home http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/one-finger-and-one-sentence/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/one-finger-and-one-sentence/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:28:33 GMT There is a scene in one of the movies called "The Jesus Series" that is based on John 8. When I saw it, it changed my life. In this scene, the people who hate Jesus bring a woman whom they have caught breaking the law of Moses(a sinner) to him ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/a-treasure-to-give-to-our-children/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/a-treasure-to-give-to-our-children/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:35:59 GMT Here is a great article to read for parents.  Daily family Bible study does not need to take a lot of time. God can use a short, simple family devotion, consistently practiced over time, to yield more fruit in the lives of our children ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/christians-and-halloween/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/christians-and-halloween/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:56:53 GMT   Every year the question of whether or not Christians, as we aim to honor God in all of our lives, should participate in Halloween.  The reponse over the years has been to create many Christian events on or around October 31. ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/children-and-grace/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/children-and-grace/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:35:57 GMT Elyse Fitzpatrick has written a wonderful book entitled "Give them Grace".  In the following post you gain an insight on how to give your children grace.  Check out the post ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/easter-poem/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/easter-poem/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:46:59 GMT As our hearts and minds anticipate the exuberance of Resurrection Sunday and the finished work of Christ on our behalf, we must first pass through the solemnity of the darkest of celebration days. The darkest day because of the cost of the ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/getting-the-most-out-of-the-sermon/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/getting-the-most-out-of-the-sermon/ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:04:40 GMT Every Sunday there is a sermon at MCC.  It is a sermon based on Scripture and presented for the purpose of glorifying God and edifying the body of believers that assemble in our building.  I recently read an article that gave some good ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/developing-dependence-on-god-/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/developing-dependence-on-god-/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:24:26 GMT One of the key aspects of the Christian life is dependency on God.  We depend on Him and show this through prayer.  We depend on Him ultimately for eternal salvation.  We depend on Him daily to restore us through His grace. ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/basics-of-church-membership/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/basics-of-church-membership/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:33:59 GMT Yesterday morning we talked a little about what church membership is all about.  Most of the information came from this article.  It is a great read to see the Biblical evidence for and enjoyment of church ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/are-you-spiritually-dehydrated/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/are-you-spiritually-dehydrated/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:04:04 GMT One of my favorite authors/speakers is C.J. Mahaney.  He is a man consumed with a passion for the cross and humility.  C.J. Mahaney oversees the Sovereign Grace Ministries.  He has written several books, most notably "The ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/help-my-family/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/help-my-family/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:23:31 GMT      My wife and I have just become parents.  It is a humbling, and amazing experience!  With this new change in our life it has caused me to think deeper about raising my child in a world with so many negative sinful ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/when-was-the-last-time-you-counted-the-cost/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/when-was-the-last-time-you-counted-the-cost/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:14 GMT July 25 I was privileged to preach on John 2:13-25.  In this passage I addressed the distractions in our life and the need for us to have a faith that has cost us something.  In John MacArthur's book "Daily Readings from the Life of ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/how-do-you-memorize-scripture/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/how-do-you-memorize-scripture/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:52:27 GMT Every week at MCC we dedicate time to reciting a transformation verse.  These are verses given out weekly that we commit to memorizing in order to Know Him more.  Dr. John Piper is the teaching pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church and ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/pornography-and-the-male-brain/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/pornography-and-the-male-brain/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:41:49 GMT Al Mohler has posted a blog on his site regarding the male brain and how it processes pornography.  It's a good insight to the struggle men fall to at times.  The article is "Hijacking the Brain - How Pornography ... http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/stuck-in-leviticus/ http://www.millcreek.org/insight-from-others/stuck-in-leviticus/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:03:50 GMT Ever been reading through the lineages of the Old Testament and thought you couldn't handle another "and this person begat that person"?  We have all been there!  Desiring God is a site I check regularly and today they had a great post ...