Village Church of Laguna Woods

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My dear friend Brent Strawsburg has published his latest book. Each chapter is supported by a personal testimony of a friend. I was honored to contribute to the last chapter. You'll remember Brent has spoken at our church several times on apologetics. I highly recommend this book. Finding God in Pain & Loss: Reflections from a Journey Through Tough Times https://www.amazon.com//ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C8878C

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Are you an overcomer or are you overwhelmed? https://youtu.be/Q3JcsIRJ_tU

Are you an overcomer or are you overwhelmed? https://youtu.be/Q3JcsIRJ_tU

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Peace during a pandemic. Short 7 min video. https://youtu.be/k08rDmddWjk

Are You Essential? Over the past month, we’ve heard the terms ‘essential’ and ‘non-essential’ used concerning the virus. The problem is, who gets to determine who or what is ‘essential’ or ‘non-essential.? Liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries are deemed essential. But, churches and barbershops are non-essential. For me, the MOST essential thing is Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross for our salvation. Next is His body on earth, the Body of Christ, the Church.... And you are ESSENTIAL. You’re essential to the plan of the Messiah. You’re also essential to your church family, to your family, to your neighbors, and to me. What is the most essential thing you own? Might I suggest it’s His Word, the Bible. For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 We need the supernatural skill of discerning our own hearts and the hearts of others. I need to see the virus, the government, all the rules and regulations through the lens of the Word of God. Be careful of the idea that science has all the answers, and we have to follow the path of science. I don’t discount science and am thankful for what science has given us. But science often gets it wrong and can be used for evil as well as good. As believers, our final authority is always the Word of God or better the Spirit of the Word. Read Until You Hear His Voice The Holy Spirit and His Word will lead us and guide us through this challenge. But each of us must get with Him daily and hear His voice through His Word. I am reading the Book of John and Phillippians every day. I love to read until He says something to me. It’s a great way to read the Word. I write down what He speaks and meditate on that all day. Pastor Mike

1 John 2:15-17 Sunday Jan. 26, 2020 https://youtu.be/Y5012Mp1ByM

Sunday January 19, 2020 https://youtu.be/MDpqEm0xoCU

Are you obeying and living the New Commandment? https://youtu.be/47CIJoZesXY

Is your life filled with artificial significance? Here are some insights into the fullness of a transformed life from John 2. https://youtu.be/TUnDA1N2KTk

I just uploaded the first two messages from First John, "Living the Word of Life" and "How to be the Light." All the messages from the past couple of months are at this link. Keep in mind these are pretty simple recordings where I put my iPhone on the podium and push record. https://www.youtube.com/user/VillageAlive

There is no greater joy than doing the Word. Here's how! https://youtu.be/D0AjeDgooWU

Agenda or assignment? What are you following? https://youtu.be/yT_wGmPBW7k

From my good friend Sam Parsons. A must read.