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Top Ten Couples' Prayer Tips

March 04, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

This last week we challenged married couples at Westside to pray with each other every day.  Many have taken on this challenge and the feedback we've received so far has been excellent.  It's amazing that something as simple as praying with one another can have such a positive impact upon the marriage relationship.  What's more amazing is that something as effective as praying together as a couple can be so neglected.  Statistically, only 8% of Christian couples pray together on a regular basis.  Obviously, there are some hurdles that we need to clear in order to make praying together as a couple a priority.  So, here's my top ten “Couples' prayer tips”.

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The Woman's role debate

February 26, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

A few months back I ran across an article at CNN.com revealing that many wives are now outearning their husbands at work.  A Pew Research Center survey released in January 2010 found that 22% of men made less money than their wives in 2007.  By comparison, 4% of husbands earned less than their wives in 1970.  I don't think that comes as a surprise to many of us, but is this growing trend a good thing for our society, for our families?

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Genesis 2:24

February 18, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

Deborah and I just returned from a five day pastor's conference in sunny Southern California.  The trip was great, however, we returned home to a war zone.  All four of our kids have had the flu and on Tuesday, Deborah was hit with it.  It's weeks like this that really test a marriage.  Ironically, we're in the middle of a series at Westside called “The Vow”.  This week I put together a suggested reading plan to go deeper into God's word and explore further his plan for marriage.  Wow, I really needed that this week.

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The Seven Year Itch

February 11, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

Apparently, the seven year itch is more than just a movie, it's a reality.  We live in a generation that has so completely given up on the thought of ever experiencing happily ever after in marriage, that we have decided to flush our expectations down the toilet.  Introducing the marriage license with an expiration date.  Well ...not yet, but it's coming soon to a drive-in chapel near you.   

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Celebrate Divorce?

February 05, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

Celebrating one's divorce is all the rage these days.  Sales are skyrocketing for divorce “celebration” cards, divorce party supplies , and divorce cakes.  Yes, the effects of a divorce can be devastating, especially when children are involved, and you may have lost half of your stuff, but what if you could make your friends buy it back for you?  Would that make you feel better?

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Theology for 8 yr. olds

January 27, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

Tuesday night has become guys night at the Siers house.  Deborah and my daughters Addie and Gwyn vacate the premises along with my youngest son, Judah, who is not quite old enough to reach man status.  For the next hour and a half, Josiah and I talk about life man to man.  For those of you who are parents with multiple children, the most effective “parenting time” that you could ever spend with your kids is one on one time.  It's amazing how your kids will open up if they know that you are solely focused on them.  
 
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Haiti relief effort

January 21, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

As a church, we are heartbroken for the people of Haiti who are living through the tragic aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake that hit on January 12, 2010.  As a people, they have inspired us with their great faith and resilience.  We continue to pray for Haiti that God would be "an ever-present help in their time of need".

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Brit Hume, evangelist!

January 06, 2010 by Pastor Jeremiah

Should Tiger become a Christian?  Apparently, Brit Hume, the Fox news commentator turned evangelist thinks so.  He encouraged Tiger (see video below) to turn to Christ and Christianity in order to seek the forgiveness that he so desperately needs in order to reconcile with his wife and family.  The media has been having a field day with Brit's bold assertion that Christianity could actually reform Tiger.  Could turning to Christ really do golf's superstar any good?

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Christmas gifts by Deb Siers

December 16, 2009 by Pastor Jeremiah

How many of you have finished Christmas shopping?  Well, I only have four gifts left on my list…..both sets of parents. My mom wants leather gloves, I am getting my dad and Jay’s dad musical ties (not really, but they may be reading this so hush, hush), but what to get my mother in law? Buying Christmas gifts is really bothersome to me because it is so expected.  It makes me feel like it is not from the heart. 

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Vengeance is a click away

December 07, 2009 by Pastor Jeremiah

Apparently, getting revenge has never been easier.  With the advent of social networking sites, one can effectively destroy another persons reputation with a few strikes of the keyboard and a click of the mouse.  A recent article from the Wall Street Journal explores the art of “Webtribution” ...

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Be perfect as Tiger is perfect

December 01, 2009 by Pastor Jeremiah

The recent buzz surrounding Tiger Woods little accident over the weekend has peaked my curiosity more than most of the celebrity gossip that is out there.  I could care less about another Brittany Spears meltdown, or the latest appearance of Michael Jackson (is he really dead?), or Jessica and Tony's rocky relationship, but this Tiger Woods story is surprising.  Tiger is the model of perfection.  He doesn't make mistakes.  He has the perfect golf swing that can be repeated under pressure time and time again.  His putting stroke is flawless even in the most pressure packed scenario.  He has the perfect family with two kids and two dogs.  Do I need to mention his perfect bank account, or his beautiful mansion.

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The End of Days Craze

November 18, 2009 by Pastor Jeremiah

I haven't seen the latest Doomsday thriller, “2012”, that hit theaters last weekend.  Then again, maybe I've seen it a thousand times.  I'm guessing it starts with a conspiracy that is met with healthy skepticism, then an earthquake, an explosion, a flood, or invasion happens followed with chaos and totally awesome special effects!  It's an old, and familiar plot which should spell disaster for a movie, but somehow “2012” destroyed the box office competition while amassing 65 million in ticket sales this weekend, triple the revenue of the runner up.  Why?  And what is with our obsession with doomsday films anyways?
 

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All Dogs Go To Heaven

November 07, 2009 by Pastor Jeremiah

As I was driving home from work one afternoon, I was amused by a church sign that simply read “Pet Blessing Service”. I had a few laughs at envisioning just what a pet blessing service looked like. After all, what do you do at a pet blessing service? Sit, roll over, shake, good dog! Maybe you could serve communion with an assortment of bird seed, meow mix, and milk bones. I began to wonder if I would be allowed to worship with my pet horse in attendance with me. If I opened up a church for animals, I thought, I would name it “the ark”.

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