http://www.georgewrightblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 16 May 2011 12:35:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Compassion is a call to action. Compassion is seeing the needs of others and getting involved, and it often takes sacrifice. Compassionate involvement is so important because physical needs often must be relieved or removed before people can see and think clearly and deeply on the things of God. The ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/05/cedarcrest-vision-9-run-w-compassion/ “Why should I do what you say if you’re gonna love me either way?” Surely this question has crossed every believer’s mind at some point. “If God loves me and I am saved by grace alone (apart from works), why does obedience matter?” Asking this question reveals the immaturity of ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/05/cedarcrest-vision-8-know-do/ http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/04/new-shoes/ Today was our 1st full day of working and it was a great day. It is amazing to see how God is using our youth to serve the community here in South Texas. Please continue to pray for our student teams this week. Here is a short video of worship ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/04/texas-spring-break-trip/ Power, control, achievement, strength. Leaders throughout history and today emphasize these qualities. But Jesus emphasizes love. Jesus wasn’t just some guy from mamby pamby land. After all, he is God’s Son—Creator of the universe. So why would Jesus model and call his followers to lead lives defined by love? “A new ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/cedarcrest-vision-6-why-love/ My son, Brody, got a set of drums for Christmas. He loves them! His favorite thing to do is bang the cymbal…over and over. In his little 4-year-old mind, he’s making music. And I’m excited at his enthusiasm. But at some point, beating that metal disc (did I say over ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/cedarcrest-vision-7-love-or-noise/ Every one of us has a list of characteristics and qualities that define us. These are the things that you’re known for—things that I’m known for. What are the things on your list that define you? In light of the mission statement at Cedarcrest—Loving God and loving people as we grow ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/cedarcrest-vision-5-what-is-love/ The final part of our mission statement, “together in Christ,” is based on John 17:20-23. “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/cedarcrest-vision-4-mission-statement-update-part-3/ Two weeks ago we announced that God has answered our prayers and we are now clear to begin site work on our land! We are so excited about this and the greatness of our God and His timing. We would like to rejoice together and celebrate what He ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/land-dedication-picnic/ The foundation of our mission statements comes from Matthew 22. Philippians 3 is the basis for the second part of our mission statement pointing to the importance of growing in Christ. Philippians 3:12-15 “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it ... http://www.georgewrightblog.com/2011/03/cedarcrest-vision-3-mission-statement-update-part-2/