I am not afraid to fail, these are the words I utter in my mind on a daily basis. The fear of failing is not an issue for me, it’s falling from the failure that scares me. Failure much of the time can bring about change, but falling from failure, is like getting hit by [...]
Update on East Bay
“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new.” —Revelation 21:5 Northstar was started with the ...
Getting connected – Part 1
“The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God’s Word to him. He needs him again and again when he becomes uncertain and discouraged…The Christ in his own heart is weaker than the Christ in the word of his brother.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Pastor and Theologian Over the last few blog posts, I have talked [...]
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What’s on my mind – changing hats
I have had the privilege of being the lead pastor at Northstar since we opened the doors in 1998. Even though I’m 14 years older now, with two grown children, some wrinkles and a few gray hairs, I love what I am doing more than ever. And the same passions and convictions which led me [...]
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A Giant Ally – Part 2
In part 1, we looked at the story of Job and the question of whether faith and doubt can coexist in the Christian. I challenge you to read Job chapters 38-40 when you get a second. Not only is it a good reminder of who God is, but it can challenge the relationship we want [...]
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A Giant Ally – Part 1
What is God like? How would you describe Him? The Bible is full of scriptures that show God has no bounds, no limits, no time constraints, no equal. He is Supreme, Sovereign, the Creator of all that is created, God over all that is – there is none like Him. Why then, do we so [...]
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Cutting Giants down to size
Many of us are facing problems, adversity, trials, and circumstances that are causing concern, trouble, and worry in our lives. They can seem like giants that are slowly and surely overpowering us. Our current Northstar teaching series is addressing a few of these giants and how we can respond and have victory over them. What [...]
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