Sanctity of Human Life

Tom shared a heartfelt message on the Sanctity of Human Life at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Albion, NY Sunday. We pray that you are moved to action as you view this portion of his message.

 

 

The Normal Christian

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As normal Christians we all desire to spend regular time with Jesus. Many times life can get crazy, and the next thing we know, we find ourselves trying to live life with God on the go. The Lord desires to spend time with us. He’s jealous for us. He would like our undivided attention.

This week, Tom encourages us to evaluate our days and make sure we are staying connected to the One who made us. We were created by Him and for Him!

Let’s spend time with our loving Father this week. He longs to spend time with us!

You really matter to us. God bless your week!

This episode is 6 minutes and 33 seconds in length.

 

Jeremiah Zurowski makes a joyful noise… 

Jeremiah is learning some new musical skills. I particularly like the zeal (a true Zurowski) with the shaker. I don’t think any churches will be calling him to be the worship leader any time soonJ

Kid’s Corner… GRN just for kids! 

This month we are starting something new at GRN.  

For those of you who receive our free monthly newsletter, you will find another newsletter with it. The newsletter is called Kid’s Corner and is a new monthly publication of GRN. (To receive GRN’s newsletter, please give us your mailing address in the “comment” section of this post and we will add you to our mailing list) 

For those of you that don’t have children, we encourage you to pass Kid’s Corner on to your niece or nephew, grandchild, neighbor, or Sunday school teachers. 

Also, we have created a new website to accompany Kid’s Corner (www.grnkidscorner.wordpress.com). The website has the same name and is an online companion to the newsletter. On this site, children will find Bible lessons, inspiring thoughts, crafts, Videos, and all sorts of fun activities to encourage them to live for Jesus. 

Have a great day!

The Normal Christian

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This broadcast inspires each of us to “walk in the Spirit” no matter what challenging circumstances we face.

Be encouraged this week…life is crazy, but together, we can walk it out in the Spirit.

This episode is 4 minutes and 59 seconds in length.

 

Thank God it’s Friday? 

“Get me out of this place!” Twenty years ago, this was my slogan. Whether I was working construction, stocking shelves at the grocery store, or twisting wires at my electrical job. I started my day thinking about what I would do when I got out of work, rather than what I would do at work. Three statements usually crossed my lips on any given day, they were, “What time is it?, I can’t wait till Friday!,  and Another day… another dollar.” 

Needless to say, I wasn’t much of a company man. I remember whining about my paycheck and the overtime I “had” to work. Boy was I a piece of work! Instead of appreciating the fact that I had a job, I would gripe about the job I had. I was a clock punching, long break taking, paycheck grumbling, I’m doing them a favor, something for nothing kind of guy.  

It was no wonder I didn’t get bonuses and raises like the “boss’ boys” I worked with. You now the type, they get to work early and leave late. They smile a lot and act thankful. They talk about the boss like he or she is a real human being. They volunteer for overtime when the company is in a pinch. They work holidays and don’t call in sick. The only time they watch the clock is to make sure they don’t over extend their lunch break. They work as though someone has done them a favor by giving them a job.

Looking back on my past employment, I pity my bosses. I thank God that I’m not the person I used to be. The Bible makes it clear that we are to do everything as though we were doing it for the Lord Himself. Excellence is one of the most basic characteristics of any follower of Jesus. We should work harder than anyone else and do it joyfully. For the Christian, our boss is God, we work for His kingdom, and our delight is to gladly represent Him wherever He has placed us.  

The next time you get to work early and someone scoffs at you, just tell them you are one of the Boss’ boys (or girls) and that you can’t think of anyplace else you would rather be, than in this place working for Him.

Too bad Friday came around so soon!

 Tom Zurowski

The Normal Christian

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This week Tom Zurowski reminds us of the importance to build ourselves up in our most holy faith. 

This episode will be meaningful to all of you who still like gum balls. 

This broadcast is 6 minutes and 56 seconds in length. 

Have a great week. You matter to us.

As Having Nothing,

Yet Possessing All Things… 

“But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” (Apostle Paul – 2 Corinthians 6:4-10)

In this passage, The Apostle Paul shares with the Corinthian Church some of the personal costs he has paid for the sake of Christ and the ministry Jesus has called him to.

The last line of verse ten used to really intrigue me. I say “used to” because I believe God has given me a small glimpse into the possibilities of such a statement. This is the statement of a separated man. A holy man. A man who has counted the cost. A man not owned by the temporary world. A man who knows what true riches are.

In 2 Cor. 5:14, Paul reveals the bare bones of his motivation; “For the love of Christ compels (or controls) us.” Notice he doesn’t say “The love FOR Christ” but “The love OF Christ?” I believe Paul was speaking about a heart transplant. It was as though Christ found a place to love the Corinthians (which were a pretty interesting bunch to say the least) through Paul. Jesus understood sacrifice and suffering better than anyone. As He hung on the cross, He had no possessions yet was rich. He saw through the eyes of love and eternity, not earthly belongings. He was poor, yet made many rich. He made me rich.

There is no greater poverty than poverty of heart…poverty of love.  Paul said in 1 Cor. 13; “If I have not love, I am nothing.” We as people not only need to give love, but we need to receive it. Without this exchange our lives are meaningless.

It has been said that some of the wealthiest people in the world are also some of the emptiest human beings there are. People of great means, throughout history, have taken their own lives. Thou they had “everything”; they possessed nothing of lasting value. They didn’t possess love.

So… the point of this little lesson is this; we will never fully understand what it means to be rich until we too have a heart transplant…until Christ comes to love through us.

As long as we have love, we “possess all things” that really matter.

You make me rich,

Tom Zurowski

The Normal Christian

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Happy New Year!!

Join Tom Zurowski in his home as he shares thoughts from the heart as we head into this New Year full of opportunity in God.

We hope and pray that this year we all will fulfill the destiny and dreams that God has for each one of us. 

This broadcast is 5 minutes and 11 seconds long.

 

 

Sunday Service December 23 @HCF, New York  This week I had the joy of reading the story of Conrad The Cobbler and His Special Guest to a fine group of world changers. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to minister to the children @ HCF (Harvest Christian Fellowship – New York). I would like to thank all of the adults who listened in as the the kids and I learned about the value of God’s masterpieces (people). I pray that the seeds planted in these children will one day reap a harvest unto our Lord. I pray that each of them will grow to love the Lord with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength and that they would love people the way God does. God bless you and have a great week.

Merry Christmas!

I love you all very much,

Tom Zurowski