I preached on tithing yesterday and took as my text the classic passage on the subject, Malachi 3:10—Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

God is in the healing business—physically, emotionally, relationally, racially, nationally and most importantly, spiritually.  God does not always heal.  Sometimes that may be because of a lack of faith.  Other times, even where faith is present, He chooses not to and we have to trust that He’s got some redemptive purpose in mind.  Understanding that, we should pray for healing!  And we should ask God to strengthen our faith.  

The wind blowing so ferociously out there today reminded me of a C.S. Lewis quote as well as a portion of John’s gospel. 

Anyone watch the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history last night?  What a game!  I’ve got a book on my shelf titled, Leading the Comeback Church.  In terms of vitality and growth and passion and mission accomplishment, the church in these United States is in need of a comeback.  

Thanks to all those who helped make this past weekend a great one for lots of women!  Sounded like a great time on Saturday—and Sunday morning too!  And haven’t our times together on Sunday nights been good!  Winter Blast has been an encouraging time for us!  Thanks to the folks who provided great ministry to our children, our teens and for the great times we had together as adults.  The meals were superb and the chance to have all ages together around the dinner table was blessed! 
 
Did you notice the word I just used three times in that first paragraph—together!