Good Works

I heard a great quote at church today:

"We aren't saved by good works. We are saved for good works."

What is the Bible?

I read a wonderful quote by an author of a children’s Bible storybook, that I think sums up the Bible in a beautiful and simple way. “The Bible isn’t a book of rules, or a book of heroes.  The Bible is most of all a Story.  It’s a story about a young Hero [Jesus Christ] who comes from a far country (Heaven) to win back his lost treasure (us!).  It’s a love story about a brave Prince [Jesus Christ] who leaves his palace, his throne – everything – to rescue the one he loves [us!]. Every story in the Bible whispers Jesus’ name. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle – the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.” 

Pretty little three-year-old

My beautiful little Shayna turned three-years-old on April 13th! She is growing up so fast, I can't believe it! She is such a sweet, big sister to Adrianna. I often catch her rubbing Adrianna's head and saying, "Okay, sweetie?", or "I love you so much!" coupled with lots of kisses. She loves nursery and singing about Jesus. She has a sweet personality, but is also feisty and strong-willed...just like I've been told I was at her age. I see a lot of me in her (sometimes that can be scary! Just ask Brad...hehe). I can't praise the Lord enough for giving me the amazing opportunity of being a mother to one of His beautiful, miraculous creations. I love you more than words can say Shayna and am soooo happy to be your mommy!

God centered life

Caution: don't reduce Christian faith to a set of moral standards. There is a temptation to think that God is most concerned about your behavior. HE IS NOT. He is most concerned about His glory. He created you to worship Him. He really wants you to love Him with all your heart. The point of the whole Old Testament is that people could not fulfill the Law. Jesus came and did that. So if your faith is based on trying to be a good person you will fail in your purpose. If you love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength He will meet you there and help you live this life to the fullest (which incidentally includes living morally).

Have a great God centered day!

~Jeff McAnally

Happy Birthday to my little Shayna! THREE years old!

Pictures and post coming soon!!...

Happy Resurrection Day!

Here's a beautiful worship service for our Lord, Savior and God - Jesus Christ on Easter morning. I wish I could share how cool it is to hear the congregation sing with Zach and actually be a part of the congregation singing out LOUD to Jesus Christ...amazing! Praise God! This little church is very special to my heart. The singer, Zach has a wonderful story about how God changed his life and now he sings his heart out for God and has given up everything he had before to spread Jesus Christ's gospel through song and word. Here is the link for anyone interested in listening - make sure you listen to the whole thing, it's well worth it:

http://cpmassets.com/audio-player.php?audio=http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/cross-stone-church-tx/4-8-12-cross-stone-church-marble-falls-texas.mp3

The flowers are bloomin' in Texas!