http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/ Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:33:36 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 First Baptist Church at the Mall http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-62311/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-62311/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:26:14 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Boundaries We got a great start in our Boundaries Study this past week.  We learned that the boundaries in our lives are just as important as the physical boundaries in the world around us.  These boundaries help us ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-61611/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-61611/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:14:12 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Boundaries Physical boundaries play a very important role in our lives and culture.  Basically they tell us where one thing ends and another begins.  Countries, states, counties, cities, neighborhoods, yards ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-6911/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-6911/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:17:52 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . "One Thing" Do you remember the old movie "City Slickers"?  In that movie Billy Chrystal played a 40 something year old guy who was having a mid-life crisis.  He felt torn between his obligations and his ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-6211/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-6211/ Tue, 31 May 2011 15:09:47 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Impression Management Have you ever had someone say, "I don't watch much TV, but did you see "such-n-such" show last night?"  Or in school were you ever guilty of saying, "Oh, I hardly studied for that ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-52611/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-52611/ Wed, 25 May 2011 15:24:52 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . FREEDOM IS NOT FREE Memorial Day means many things to many people.  To some, it is the unofficial kickoff for the summer season with family get togethers and cookouts.  To others, it means a day off ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-51911/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-51911/ Thu, 19 May 2011 16:58:07 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . "Is He real to you?" One night after the devotion and family prayers, Logan looked at me with his big blue eyes and asked a question.  "Daddy, I want Jesus to be real to me.  How can we make Him real?"  You see ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-51211/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-51211/ Wed, 11 May 2011 16:39:15 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . PRIDE Pride comes in many forms.  There is good old fashioned vanity -- being preoccupied with our appearance or image.  (If you immediately look for yourself in any group picture, that is vanity.)  It is ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-5511/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-5511/ Mon, 02 May 2011 15:35:07 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Hurry Sickness ... Do you stand at the microwave holding the handle waiting impatiently for the time to finish?  As you approach a red light, do you change lanes depending on the number and type of cars in each ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-42811/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-42811/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:58:29 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . One of the most demanding times in my life growing up was two-a-day football practices in high school.  Every year in August we would go away for two weeks to an old run down camp out in the middle of no where.  ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-42111/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-42111/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:14:37 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . The oldest sin in the Bible is pride and it is still a problem today -- especially among Christians.  Strangely enough it is also one of the most tolerated sins in Christian circles.  If someone drinks, smokes or ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-41411/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-41411/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:49:42 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . As a youth coach I am a firm believer that success requires a great deal of practice.  You have to put in the time necessary to bring about positive results.  Moreover, it isn't just about the amount of practice time ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-4711/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-4711/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:02 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Called to be Different As Christians we all realize that when we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we became new creations.  We also realize that we are called to be different -- special -- a light ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-33111/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-33111/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:29:23 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . "The Life You've Always Wanted?" If we are honest with ourselves -- truly honest -- we would admit that we have some level of disappointment in our lives.  We would admit that we aren't where we thought we would be ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-32511/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-32511/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:43:33 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . "The Life You've Always Wanted?" Does TV shape culture or simply reflect it?  It is a great question that we will tackle on another day, but the fact remains that you can look at the shows on TV and get a pretty good ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-31711/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-31711/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:22:35 GMT ANNOUCEMENTS . . . H2-O Ministries-  If you and your family are looking for a way to be “his hands in operation--H2O” this is a great opportunity.  We are looking for 7 volunteers to serve dinner at the Talbot ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-31011/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-31011/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:31:12 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . Last week in class our topic was Adaptability, taken from James 4:13-17.  We must re-focus, re-evaluate, and reshape ourselves when God allows interruptions to change the way we thought things should have been. Success ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-3311/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/roc-blog/h2o-weekly-update-3311/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:54:51 GMT REFLECTIONS . . . There are three things that always clue me in that it is spring -- the warming weather, baseball, and those strange looking "Statue of Liberty" tax preparation advertisers that you see on the sides of the road.  ...