May 2012
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Are You Making A Difference?
By Courtney Etzel
Life Church recently held an event for women called Heart and Soul. It was a great night, full of worship, tears, and laughter. If you missed this event, you really missed out, so be sure to mark your calendars for the next one.
At Heart and Soul, Tammy Cole recommended four books that we talked about in an earlier post here on our blog. One of the books Tammy suggested was...
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High Risk Faith
By Cassie Voisin
Many of you know that Phil and I are expecting our first child at the end of August. Being parents has been something we have always dreamed of, so we couldn’t be more excited!
With all the excitement comes some struggles. The “morning” sickness (more like all day sickness) has been constant throughout the pregnancy, and due to some concerns from the doctor, I have been...
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4 Books for Your Summer Reading List
Looking for some summer reading guaranteed to move your heart and make you think? Here are the books Tammy Cole recommended at last week’s Heart & Soul Encounter:
1) Ms. Understood - Rebuilding the Feminine Equation, by Jen Hatmaker.
As described on Jen’s blog, “Women have been identified in many conflicting ways. Sometimes goddesses, slaves, or seductresses, but always...
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Twitterview with Heart & Soul Speaker Paula...
LIFE CHURCH - Q1: #MothersDay is next weekend. Do you have any special plans? #LCHeart
Paula Muehler - Mother’s day usually starts with my favorite breakfast. I plan to spend the rest of the day is with my family.
LIFE CHURCH - Sounds fun! Breakfast is always good - especially if someone else cooks it for you!
LIFE CHURCH - Q2: Makenzie- What’s 1 of the most important things your mom has...
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Family Impact
By Ryan Coggins
Few people have left such a profound impression on my life as my grandpa. It wasn’t through his words or lectures, for neither were necessary to impact my life. It was through his tangible devotion to Christ that I saw what it meant to be a follower of Christ and a pastor. I remember going to the grocery store or to a restaurant, and without fail, he would share his faith in...
April 2012
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Run / Walk / Bike the Amazing Race 5K & Help...
Missionaries across the globe are in constant need of supplies. Here’s your chance to help! On Sunday, May 20, 2012, Life Church will hold the Amazing Race 5K at Sussex Village Park in Sussex, Wisconsin. Whether you walk, run, bike, or rollerblade, all proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge and Speed the Light.
RACE DETAILS
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Date: Sunday,...
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What Do Circles Have to Do with Prayer?
By Randall Cartwright
I recently read Mark Batterson’s book, The Circle Maker. I am not a very consistent reader, but this book about prayer grabbed my attention and inspired me to pray harder, pray longer, and most of all, pray more boldly.
Batterson claims that our prayers have the power to change everything, but most of us give up way too easily. The idea of prayer circles are simply...
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He is Risen…He is Risen Indeed!
By Jim Sukup
Easter has always been a special day to me. I remember dressing up in suit and tie when I was younger, and once, when I was about 10 years old, even wearing a fedora when I went to church with my family. To me, Easter has always felt like New Year’s Day. A day where you reflect on the past and then leave it behind. A day of new beginnings, a day to make new plans and...
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WatchWhy should you keep investing & inviting people around you to Life Church - even when they keep saying “no”? Watch Brad Etzel’s story.
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WatchA Life Story - Jerry Brodie
March 2012
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Top 10 Reasons Kevin Ganiere Loves Easter at...
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By Kevin Ganiere
10 – Seeing all our kids dressed up! 9 – CANDY! 8 – Crazy skits 7 – CANDY DROP! 6 – Black light and Glow in the Dark 5 – CANDY 4 – Glow Necklaces 3 – LifeKids bringing their friends 2 – A chance to win a HUMONGOUS nine-foot Easter basket filled with CANDY! 1 – Seeing kids give their heart and life to Jesus
You might read...
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WatchWhen should I start giving to Heart for the House?
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WatchWhat are different ways you can give to Heart for the House?
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Does the Cost of Your Sacrifice to God Really...
By Eva Phillips
“On that day Gad went to David and said to him, “Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.” So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.
Araunah said, “Why has my lord the...
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Funny Quotes for Families
By David Osterhaus
Last week my wife and I welcomed our second child, a son. My wife and I were thrilled; our two-year-old daughter was blind-sided. The following parenting quotes (most by Bill Cosby) have kept my wife and I entertained during this past sleep deprived week: “Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.” “The...
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WatchA Life Story - David Osterhaus
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WatchWill you have to walk outside to drop off/pick up your kids from Life Kids in the new facility? Find out!
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What Can Family Teach us about God?
Photo: Phil’s family
By Philip Voisin
I love family. My family has always been close, even as we have continued to grow. When Cassie and I got married, I then had the privilege of being able to start my own family with her AND I got to join hers! We’ve laughed together, cried together, shared our struggles, mourned together, learned from one another, and strengthened each other. I love...
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WatchFrequently Asked Questions about Heart for the House - Part 3
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6 Things Courtney Etzel Dreams of Doing
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By Courtney Etzel
All of us have things we dream of doing. Here are a few things I’d like to experience:
1) Travel to every continent. I want to take a gondola ride in Venice; go on an African safari; visit a rain forest; see the Northern Lights, the Great Wall of China, and the pyramids in Egypt,
2) Scuba dive. This may not...
February 2012
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WatchWhat is Pastor Aaron’s vision for Life Church? In a word: BIG. Really big! Catch a glimpse of it here!
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WatchFrequently Asked Questions about Heart for the House - Part 2.
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WatchFrequently asked questions about Heart for the House - Part 1.
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WatchThe Bible says that without vision, the people perish. Join us as we discover the vision God has for us personally and as a congregation. We’ll be unveiling some exciting things on the horizon for Life Church, as God reveals His incredible Heart for the House.
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Who Spends 700 Hours a Week here at Life Church?
My favorite volunteer picture. Rich, Steve and Matt at Kids Fest!
By Cassie Voisin
I came across a scripture the other day that I have read many times before, but when I read it this time my heart was filled with joy, thankfulness and blessing.
The scripture I read was Matthew 5:14-16. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a...
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know about Our...
1) Last summer he had a double eagle on a par five, but says he has never come all that close to a hole-in-one. 2) Has never broken a single bone, but has sprained a bunch of stuff. 3) Used to be employed by the Minnesota Twins…not as cool as it sounds. 4) Once fell asleep while vacuuming on an overnight shift at Kinko’s at the age of 18. A customer woke him up. He’s pretty...
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In the mood for a good book? Five great reads for...
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By Kevin Miller
Growing up I absolutely hated to read. It was something I never liked; this lasted until I started Bible college and I basically made myself enjoy it. The small discipline that I endured fostered a love for reading that continues to grow.
I am not a guy who enjoys picking up a fictional thriller during my lunch break,...
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WatchHere’s a look at what goes on behind the scenes when we create our video announcements.
January 2012
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Confused by the way God is working? Trust us. He...
By Jim Sukup
Growing up, I watched my dad work on various projects and tried to figure out what he was doing. When he was done it became clear what he was doing, and he would say, “There’s a method to my madness.” He meant that others couldn’t always tell what he was doing, but in his mind he knew exactly what he was working to accomplish.
As I recently began reading through Genesis, I...
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Women Who Inspire Greatness
By Noel Miller
Over the past few years, the Lord has placed a certain scripture on my heart that has helped me grow in my walk with Him. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
We can surround ourselves with people who will help us sharpen who we are in Him. These people can be close to us in proximity or they can be people we look up from a...
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Parenting Tips from the Cosby Show
By Kevin Ganiere
Recently my family and I rid ourself of cable and discovered Netflix streaming. I am not receiving any monetary kickback from Netflix for this, but IT IS AWESOME!
The best thing about Netflix is all the old shows you can watch. From old Dennis the Menance to the A-team, to my favorite, The Cosby Show. The show is truly a “family” show. I remember the show from when...
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3 Resources to Inspire Those Who Love (or Lead)...
By Eva Phillips
Many times we wonder what it would take to go to a deeper level, whether it is at work, relationships, or with God. One of the ways we have been challenged as a staff, through Pastor Aaron’s leadership, is to read constantly. Read books. Read blogs. Read and grow.
I read a quote today and it says this, “Part of what makes a leader a great one is relentless learning. A great...
December 2011
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Looking for Lasting Relationships & Deep...
By David Osterhaus
It’s time to begin thinking about Life Groups in the Spring. I want to take a moment to share the impact that Life Groups have had on my life.
When my wife and I first started attending Life Church we knew very few people in the area. A move from Texas left us with very few acquaintances and no nearby close friends.
We started attending Life Church and immediately...
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What is String Theory and How Does it Relate to...
By Philip Voisin
When I sit down to watch television my default stations are usually channels like Discovery, Animal Planet, History, or PBS. I love to learn new things. One show changed the way I look at the world forever. This Nova program was all about string theory.
What is string theory? String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum...
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WatchAn iPad band? You bet! Check out their performance from last weekend!
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Facing a Challenge? God Will Not Let You Down
By Courtney Etzel
My husband, Brad, and I are excited and blessed to have a new addition to our family, a beautiful baby girl. She was born in November, and it was love at first sight!
Leaving the hospital was very surreal; we had a baby and we were on our own. There were no nurses to help us or turn to for a quick question. Coming home was a huge adjustment. Brad was able to stay home for...
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God-Sized Dreams Do Come to Pass - Don't Give Up...
By Cassie Voisin
A couple weeks ago I attended the Life Group, Proverbs 31 Woman, with some amazing women from the West Campus. We were talking about Pastor’s message on obstacles and how we grow when we do the possible and trust God to do the impossible.
One of my big God-sized dreams has been to see some of my family members come to faith in Christ. I have had this dream for seven years...