Sweet Tea

Tenacious O

Tue, February 26, 2013 2 Comments by Campus Pastors

Dean Kuest: Glendale Campus Pastor

The early 90’s brought about the rock-comedy of a band called “Tenacious D”. Jack Black, whom most kids now know as Kung-Fu Panda, was the front-man for the band alongside another comedian, Kyle Gass. I “almost” saw them live at the height of their popularity when they opened for Weezer and Jimmy Eat World at what was then known as the America West Arena. The stomach flu allowed my brother-in-law to take in that show instead of myself. Odd as it may seem, that memory broke from my subconscious mind this morning as I was spending some quiet time reading Scripture.

Prayer 2012

Sat, November 3, 2012 140 Comments by Jeremy Jernigan

The 24-7 prayer event is an interactive time with God. It features 10 stations designed to cause you to think and reflect and lead you into prayer. Our theme this year is taken from dramatic messages of the Old Testament prophets.

You have arrived at the final station for your 24/7 Prayer experience. We hope you have enjoyed your time at all the prayer stations and have truly experienced the inspirational and moving thoughts that prayer can bring.

Below we are asking you to leave any comments or thoughts you have regarding your 24/7 Prayer experience. Fill out your name and email and then write in the comment section. We pray that you will walk away with whole new meaning of what prayer is.

If you have come across this post and would like to participate or know more, please take a look at the virtual 24/7 Prayer online at www.CentralAZ.com/247Online

Prayers Have No Expiration Date

Tue, June 12, 2012 2 Comments by Campus Pastors

Corey Bullock – Gilbert Campus Pastor

“Prayer is planting. Each prayer is like a seed that gets planted in the ground. It disappears for a season, but it eventually bears fruit that blesses future generations. In fact, our prayers bear fruit forever. Even when we die, our prayers don’t. Each prayer takes on a life, an eternal life, of its own” – Mark Batterson The Circle Maker

Easter Prep Starts Now

Tue, February 21, 2012 5 Comments by Campus Pastors

Tom Kopp – Campus Pastor – Glendale

Last week Mike Fleming (Prayer Ministry leader for the Glendale campus) sent me this as a devotional. I asked Mike for permission to pass it along.

Have you ever heard of the term Lent? Lent is the 40 day period that leads up to Easter Sunday. For many traditions it is a period of reflection on the life and the meaning of the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. During that period some Christians commit to a form of fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a means of reminding themselves of Jesus giving up His life for us.

The Worry/Prayer Equation

Wed, November 23, 2011 2 Comments by Worship Team

Tony Ziolko – Worship Resident

“I just don’t understand. I just don’t know what else to do. I pray about it, yet nothing seems to be happening. Is God ignoring me?”

Ever have this conversation? Yea, don’t lie; you know you have. Unfortunately, this has been a recurring conversation recently in my life. Just recently, Switchfoot released a new record and some lyrics from the title track struck a chord with my life, and maybe yours:

Sweet Tea

Wed, November 9, 2011 Comments Off by Worship Team

Tony Ziolko – Worship Resident

I LOVE SWEET TEA! Seriously, it’s almost an addiction. The moment I see sweet tea or hear that it is within my reach, I cannot control the urge. There is something about it that draws me in. That something is the only variation between regular iced tea and sweet tea. It’s the the simplest of ingredients, yet makes all the difference in the world. In fact, I know people who don’t drink tea, or iced tea, but love sweet tea. And the only difference is sugar. That basic, simple ingredient.

We cannot deny the power of sugar. Sugar has the ability to transform food.