A song from my all-time favorite Christmas album:
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December 13, 2011
“Labor of Love”
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Andrew Peterson, Christmas, Jill Phillips |1 Comment
September 9, 2011
Three guys on a KC sports radio station today joyously reminisced about a well-known local man who died not too long ago and who “lived Chiefs football 365 days a year.”
How sad. It made me think of Jesus’ words:
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels” (Mark 8:34-38).
August 2, 2011
Lilly’s Mowing Experience
Posted by Steve Burchett under Family, Misc. | Tags: Lilly, Pictures |[2] Comments
"Hi, I'm mowing the lawn just like Daddy."
"Sometimes Daddy's lawnmower breaks down. This is what he does."
December 2, 2010
“So Long, Moses” by Andrew Peterson
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Andrew Peterson, Christmas, King Jesus, Moses |1 Comment
Hebrews 3:3, “For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses–as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.”
This song is on Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God” album.
October 30, 2010
A Young Steve Green – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: A Mighty Fortress, Reformation, Steve Green |[2] Comments
June 8, 2010
Helpful Disability Ministries: Joni & Friends, The Elisha Foundation
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc., Williams Syndrome | Tags: Disabilities, Disability Ministry, Joni & Friends, The Elisha Foundation, Williams Syndrome |Leave a Comment
Joni & Friends: www.joniandfriends.org
From the website: “Joni and Friends is built on Biblical truth and the foundation of Jesus Christ. We are about advancing disability ministry and changing the church and communities around the world. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center (IDC) serves as the administrative center for ministries which provide outreach to thousands of families affected by disability around the globe.” (Click here to follow Joni & Friends on Twitter.)
The Elisha Foundation: www.theelishafoundation.org
From the website: “Justin and Tamara Reimer founded The Elisha Foundation in 2005, being spurred on by their eldest child Elisha, who has Down Syndrome. At the special moment of his birth Justin and Tamara recognized the unique call that God had placed on their lives – to minister to families of people with special needs. The Reimers want to see Jesus made much of through the unique blessing of a special needs child. After over eight years of waiting and praying the Lord opened the door of ministry to them and the inaugural Elisha Foundation Retreat was kicked off in December of 2005.” (Click here to follow Justin Reimer on Twitter.)
May 10, 2010
October 11, 2009
My Song is Love Unknown
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Cross, Jesus Christ, Love of God, My Song is Love Unknown |Leave a Comment
September 24, 2009
A Pastor’s Letter to Parents of a Baby Born Without Eyes
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Blind, Disabilities, Disability Ministry, Pastor, Pastoral Care |Leave a Comment
September 15, 2009
Disabilities Ministry Blog: The Works of God
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc., Williams Syndrome | Tags: "The Works of God", Bethlehem Baptist Church, Disabilities, Disability Ministry, Local Church, Syndromes, Williams Syndrome |Leave a Comment
As most of you know, God gave us a child we named Lilly, and she was born with Williams Syndrome. Since her birth, I have sought to understand her life, and God’s purposes in disability, according to what He has revealed in Scripture. That is why I am so happy to have recently found the following Scripture-driven, God-centered, Christ-exalting, joy-producing, hope-filled blog about ministry to those with disabilities: CLICK HERE.
August 15, 2009
Visit to a Manila Squatter Village
Posted by Steve Burchett under CCW - Seminar/Preaching, Misc. | Tags: Children, Manila, Poverty, Preaching, Squatter Village, The Philippines, Travel |[2] Comments
I offer the pictures below to share where I was today, but images don’t do justice to the sights and smells of my afternoon. Jeff Anderson along with Dave and Becky Majam (and others) are bringing food, hope, help, education, living skills, and Christ into various squatter villages (the poorest of the poor) around Manila (www.actionphilippines.org). The only way to get to one of the villages they are working with is across the San Juan River, which is full of trash and human feces. I’m thankful I did not fall in! Some have. In fact, there was a fire in the village in December and many had to jump in to save their lives. It was a joy meeting the people and taking pictures of the children. The living conditions are horrendous and not the way this life is supposed to be. I got to share with the children from the Bible for a few minutes, and I chose John 14:6 where Jesus says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” After they hear from the various workers, they sing, and then they have a Bible lesson. To conclude, they are provided a free meal. What they are doing is much more than just providing a free meal. They are seeking to build relationships with the people of the community and help them in many different ways. These children are malnourished and a first step in helping them medically is to get them “de-wormed” (many run around in their bare feet). They are educating many of the children and teens in the community. Of course, they are faithfully proclaiming Christ to them.
My "safe" ride across the San Juan River
A river full of trash and human feces
Squatter village neighborhood
Beautiful children who heard about John 14:6
With the precious children
Here's godly, humble Jeff Anderson: Great will be his reward in heaven!
With Dave & Becky Majam: Great will be their reward in heaven!
A squatter toilet. Guess where the waste goes.
Riverfront property
Made in God's image, they deserve our respect and hands-on love.
April 10, 2009
Jesus Died! (from Paul Washer)
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Cross, Crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus Christ, Paul Washer, Resurrection |1 Comment
April 6, 2009
From BJ – “Foster/Adoption a Better Strategy Than Pro-life Lobbying”
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I’m hopeful this article from BJ Maxwell gets read by thousands. Seriously, take a few moments out of your day and read it carefully with a desire to act on what you hear, and then pass on the article.
January 15, 2009
Biblical Counsel in End-of-Life Situations: Resource Suggestions?
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc.[3] Comments
Does anyone have any recommendations on articles, websites, or books which address end-of-life issues (dying, death, feeding tube, “pulling the plug,” etc.) from a biblical perspective? The nursing home ministry that I am involved in (which is really going super-I’ll share more in a future post!) really has me thinking about how to counsel those who are facing difficult end-of-life decisions. This issue also came up recently with one of my collegues in the ministry whose mother was dying. I haven’t uncovered a whole lot in this area, so your suggestions would be appreciated. If you know of anything, you can either leave a comment or e-mail me.
December 9, 2008
Retreat Recap
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Youth Retreat |Leave a Comment
Thank you for praying. There were 20+ youth present (several from my church, which was terrific!). The Lord seemed to bless the time. I always enjoy teaching young people!
September 25, 2008
Some Unusual Things Happened to Me Today at the License Bureau
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: License Bureau |Leave a Comment
I was second in line.
I was there only ten minutes.
I wasn’t treated like a third grader.
(Disclaimer: This post was just for fun and I mean no disrespect to all of the friendly license bureau employees found throughout the country!)
September 16, 2008
Faith Christian Academy: K-6th Grade Chapel
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: Elementary Chapel, Faith Christian Academy, Hebrews |Leave a Comment
This Friday morning, September 19, I will be speaking at the chapel for the elementary students at Faith Christian Academy. Please pray. In light of Katie’s recent infatuation with Moses (think “The Prince of Egypt”), and after spending some time tonight showing Katie and Luke from Hebrews how Jesus is “better than” Moses, I think I’ll talk to the kids about that idea. I have a neapolitan ice cream illustration that I think will shed some light on the truth that I plan to preach.
August 27, 2008
Did Jesus Reek of Hand Cream?
Posted by Steve Burchett under Misc. | Tags: BJ Maxwell, King Jesus |Leave a Comment
My dear brother BJ provided a great quote this morning from Dale Ralph Davis (Also, read this humorous post about Shamu). This is great stuff for a weary Wednesday, and I loved the imagery about the hand cream! Here it is:
“The popular image of Jesus is that he is not only kind and tender but also soft and prissy, as though Jesus comes to us reeking of hand cream. Such a Jesus can hardly steel the soul that is daily assaulted by the enemy. We need to learn the catechism of Psalm 24. Question: Who is the King of glory? Answer: Yahweh, strong and mighty! Yahweh – mighty in battle! (Ps 24:8). We must catch the vision of the Faithful and True sitting on the white horse, the One who ‘judges and makes war’ in righteousness (Rev 19:11-16). No mild God of soft Jesus can give his people hope. It is only as we know the warrior of Israel who fights for us (and sometimes without us) that we have hope of triumphing in the muck of life” (Davis, Joshua: No Falling Words, Focus on the Bible, p82).
Thanks Beej!
August 26, 2008
This Week’s Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:1-4
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2:1Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.
2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution,
3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,
4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
