When You Want to Reignite Your Desire for God’s Word

I love getting out and fly fishing the streams of Wisconsin and Minnesota, But some days, especially at this time of year, I need a little extra motivation to get out. 

(I snuck away from the Five Oaks Men's Summit, during the afternoon break, to fish at Whitewater State Park. Simply beautiful!)

Just loving to do it should be enough, but it’s cold out there, there are lots of layers to put on, and there’s always something else pressing in that needs to get done. 

When it seems like too much trouble, but I know getting outside will do me good—getting away from my work will do me good—I go to YouTube and look up winter fly fishing videos. Works every time. So inspiring. 

So what can we do when we need some inspiration to read and reflect on Scripture? 

I suppose we can look up videos of people reading the Bible. But how about reflecting on a passage where God’s people are really excited to hear the Bible read and explained and where they then respond in joyful worship and even throw a big party? 

This weekend’s sermon passage is about one such community that has been reignited to hear God speak through his Word. I think it’ll inspire you like it inspired me. Hope to see you.

This is Us

We are the church, whether we are gathered or scattered--each one of us, a part of the body of Christ, wherever we go, whatever we do.

So, where can you find us, and what are we doing?  

When I'm at my yearly physical, I often talk to my doctor of the last 21 years about his yearly trips to the Philippines to do medical work for people who can't afford it. This year he took over a hundred doctors and other medical professionals. A couple of years ago I discovered that Five Oaker Jon Eide has gone with him four times to capture the experience on video. (Jon is pictured above with Dr. Q.) In fact, Jon has been on 42 mission trips to 32 countries over the years, all as a videographer for various mission organizations! He missed Dr. Q's trip this year to join us on the Israel trip, and it was the first time he's traveled internationally without all his gear and a big job to do. I think he thoroughly enjoyed that, but I'm sure Dr. Q will be happy to have him available again next year.