Tim on Aug. 16, 2010

When I have a problem with that latest expensive gadget I just bought:

- I can try and fix it myself (you know how that normally works out , or
- I can ask a friend (who might know a little more than me), or
- I can call the manufacturer. After all, they built it … they know all about how it is put together and how it is supposed to work and how to troubleshoot and correct problems in what they built.

Raising three kids can be pretty daunting at times. (Don’t get me wrong … my kids are great and I love them and wouldn’t trade them or those experiences for anything!) But, they didn’t come with an instruction manual or a warranty. And you would think that if you struggle and figure things out for the first one, the next ones should be a piece of cake, right? Huh, no. They are all different. Lessons learned on the first didn’t always help on the next!
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Why is Jesus so important? Take 2!

Sandy on Aug. 17, 2010

It's funny: Tim and I come at this question from different angles! It made me remember that there are many concepts or ideas held within Jesus own being that make him the most important being on earth or heaven.

My perspective: Jesus is so important because we all need a friend who sticks with us, no matter what. Read more

Reading the Bible is Not for Sissies!

There are books out there you read which are "yawners." Then there are exciting, action packed books that you can't put down! The Bible is neither.

You might expect me to say, "The Bible is the best book that was ever written," and you'd be right. But not because it's a book you can't put down. And not because everything in it will soar in your soul.

It's a must read because you can't really know God without it. That's a pretty audacious statement to make in a world filled with spiritual literature of every size and shape, huh?

If you are an adventurer and explorer, I'd suggest that you start with Mark, a smaller book in the "New Testament" of the Bible. Just get to know Jesus through it. Simple.

Start with Mark here.

Who are we?

Water's Edge is a new place in this universe to experience Jesus! WEP is around for two reasons:
  • To form a network of new small communities exploring how to live with Jesus and each other;
  • To make a splash in this world changing neighborhoods for the good, one family at a time.

    • I didn’t grow up in church.

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    How about you?

    We all have different experiences growing up. My family didn’t go to church very often. I remember feeling kind of “stupid” when we did go.

    Amazingly, I discovered God likes to talk with and teach people, even when they didn’t grow up in church. I even heard Jesus talk to me. It began when I was 10 years old.  I really didn’t know that “you weren’t supposed to be able to hear God speak.” It was natural. And I think it still is natural.

    Here’s what happened. I was baptized in a church, and in response a “church lady” gave me a book about Jesus. I thought that was “nice” and I guessed that’s what “church ladies” did. When I opened the book, there was a picture of an old-time Jesus standing next to a door, looking intently at the door. And these words were in bold under it: “Look! I stand at the door and knock.” Immediately, I knew Jesus was knocking and asking me to be friends. Well, almost more than friends. Read More…

    Going Deeper in Jesus

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    There are different types of "seeking for Jesus."

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    What goes through your mind when you see someone homeless begging?

    I was walking along downtown and walking by several homeless men. I’m never quite sure what to do. I’ve dealt with some honest and truly down and out people who I would spend time with in a heart beat. But then there are some who just want money from you to go get their next fix or bottle of alcohol. How do you know which ones to help? And how do you know if you give them money that they aren’t scamming you to get something bad for their bodies?

    People seek the same thing for different reasons. Jesus recognized that about people who are seeking Him as well. There are reasons to seek Him that are more about what we want FROM Him, and then there are true to the heart reasons to seek Him that are more about wanting to BE with Him. Read More…

    When do you meet?

    If you are a lady, come on out for breakfast! "The Breakfast Club" is a ladies group meeting on Wednesday morning for an informal breakfast and laughter together at 9am! We visit different restaurants in the area, so why not come along?

    Other groups and information of upcoming launches can be found on our Friendships page