http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/ Hear from the hearts of the pastors at The Journey.   Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:42:48 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Journey Church http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/same-sex-marriage-how-the-church-should-respond/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/same-sex-marriage-how-the-church-should-respond/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:42:44 GMT In 1993, Hawaii started pushing for equal rights for homosexual couples in America. Since then we've seen ever increasing efforts by state governments and other organizations to give same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/sanctity-of-life-resources-shared-on-sunday/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/sanctity-of-life-resources-shared-on-sunday/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:46 GMT Our orphan and vulnerable children ministry known as Passion 117 was born out of a passion for children and a desire to serve them in the name of Christ by fighting for justice and pleading their cause. Scripture commands that we not merely be ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/gospel-centered-parenting-discipleship-begins-in-the-home/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/gospel-centered-parenting-discipleship-begins-in-the-home/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:32:43 GMT The mission of Journey Kids is to make disciples of children by the age of 12 through gospel-centered teaching and gospel-centered parenting. The idea of gospel-centered parenting may seem like a daunting task to you.  We all have doubts ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/and-were-off/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/and-were-off/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:16:22 GMT Sunday was fantastic! What a great time of worship and fellowship! My soul was truly blessed by our gathering and the Spirit of God. I am excited to learn more about God’s salvation and abundant faithfulness. In addition to starting a new ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/kids-and-the-gospel/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/kids-and-the-gospel/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:05:49 GMT Children have a high place of importance here at the Journey.  We believe children are a gift from God and we have been given the great responsibility of shepherding them in the ways of the Lord.  One of the means by which we do this ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/10-reasons-to-serve-at-kids-club/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/10-reasons-to-serve-at-kids-club/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:19:31 GMT 1.       God passionately loves children. “Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/what-does-baptism-represent/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/what-does-baptism-represent/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:10:48 GMT Gathering together on Sundays as a church family is a sweet time together. It is a beautiful and marvelous thing to be part of a people of which each person has been transformed by the mercy of God through the Holy Spirit. It is even sweeter to ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/rob-bell-and-remaking-the-kingdom-of-god/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/rob-bell-and-remaking-the-kingdom-of-god/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:22:30 GMT Last week Rob Bell, a prominent pastor and speaker, released a book entitled “Love Wins: a book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived.”  Within this book he proposes that contemporary and historical ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/partnership-meeting-sunday-february-27th/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/partnership-meeting-sunday-february-27th/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:14:48 GMT The Lord is working in and through Journey Church in powerful ways.  We are convinced that God will use our church to advance the gospel to many people in our city and beyond.  In order for this to take place we must work ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/fueling-prayer-with-facts-and-worship/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/fueling-prayer-with-facts-and-worship/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:31:13 GMT Sometimes I need a spark, something to motivate me to pray. Sadly, my defualt is not consistently set to pray at all times (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). Other than suffering, nothing leads me to pray more than learning something new about the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-path-ahead/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-path-ahead/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:52:19 GMT To some degree, we are always experiencing some degree of flux. Life is always changing, sometimes right before our very eyes. And how we handle this change usually reflects our faith. As a church body, we have seen some incredible changes in ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/location-and-services/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/location-and-services/ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:38:00 GMT When - We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 9:00am & 10:45am, but many people arrive earlier to talk with friends, fellowship and check their kids in to Journey Kids. Where - 2814 Colby Avenue, Everett WA, 98201 To See ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/christmas-eve-5pm--610pm/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/christmas-eve-5pm--610pm/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:07:51 GMT Journey church is hosting 2 Christmas Eve services at 5pm and 6:10pm on Friday December 24th. Anyone and everyone is invited to this sweet time of traditional Christmas hymns and carols as well as a sharing of the real Christmas story. These ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/holiday-schedule/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/holiday-schedule/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:45:54 GMT Here is another quick breakdown of the holiday schedule. Sunday, Dec. 19 | 9am & 10:45am Week 2 of "Hope for Humanity"   Friday, Dec. 24th | 5pm & 6:10pm 2 Chistmas Eve Services @ 2184 Colby Ave. Campus (click ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/what-now/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/what-now/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:43:11 GMT What Now? As we enter into a time of transition as a church I want to bring some things to mind that we are NOT going away from and these are areas where we as a church need to continue with renewed passion. So as you read these, my prayer ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/thanksgiving-for-the-city/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/thanksgiving-for-the-city/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:52:28 GMT Journey is offering our 1st Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday November 24th and the actual meal will begin @ 6pm at our church facility. So if you know of anyone who might want to come to a thanksgiving meal please spread the word. This meal is ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/orphan-sunday--this-sunday-nov-7th/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/orphan-sunday--this-sunday-nov-7th/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:39:42 GMT “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world” (James 1:27) This Sunday is Orphan Sunday. We all need to be ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/from-your-worship-pastor/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/from-your-worship-pastor/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:35:49 GMT O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child within me... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/2-services-9am--1045am-/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/2-services-9am--1045am-/ Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:50:46 GMT Journey church is multiplying into 2 services next weekend September 26th at 9am & 10:45am. At the same time (9am & 10:45am) we will offer JourneyKids which is our kids ministry (Birth thru 5th grade). Students 6th-12th grade are in ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/new-chapter/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/new-chapter/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:05:25 GMT Journey church begins a whole new chapter this Sunday August 1st, 2010. Come check out the new location at 2814 Colby Ave Everett. We continue the mission we just are gathering in a new environment. Our day to day ministry is still the same; ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journeys-new-location--info-on-transition/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journeys-new-location--info-on-transition/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:26:06 GMT So the news is: We have signed a lease to rent the former FGM Church building on 2814 Colby Ave right in the heart of downtown Everett, the county seat of Snohomish County! This is has been a process for sure, but we are glad to be done and now ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/keep-going/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/keep-going/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:28:53 GMT Recently I was reflecting on the lyrics of the great hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Read them here:Great is thy faithfulness Oh God my fatherThere is no shadow of turning with theeThou changest notThy compassions they fail notAs thou hast ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/jesus-doesnt-need-your-titheacts-1725/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/jesus-doesnt-need-your-titheacts-1725/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:24:28 GMT Money…the taboo subject. The topic that hits a little too close to home. The one thing that sends many people straight out the church door. “They’re just after my money.” “They don’t really care about ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/mountain-top-in-the-valley/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/mountain-top-in-the-valley/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:26:26 GMT There is nothing like a mountain top experience physically and spiritually! Today I am leaving the mountain top experience of my yearly pastoral retreat. It has been good, it has been refreshing, it has been eye opening. But honestly I ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/gotta-keep-drafting/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/gotta-keep-drafting/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:23:41 GMT In keeping with the draft analogy I want to say; You gotta keep drafting! Look if you’re organization is worth its salt they know that to keep a great team on the field you have got to keep drafting. There is no telling how those draft ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/church-planting-draft/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/church-planting-draft/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:22:22 GMT While watching some of the recent draft I began to think about the similarities in drafting and building the right team to plant a church that can turn out many different types of victories. So here are some of the types of positions you need on ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-gospel-centered-life/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-gospel-centered-life/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:03:31 GMT Journey Church, we are about to start an exciting new process of replanting. As many of you know, we will be moving to a new Sunday morning location in June. The leadership of the Journey desires to capitalize on this opportunity by examining ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-shows-no-partiality/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-shows-no-partiality/ Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:08:44 GMT Listen to Peter: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality..." In the message today I shared: God shows no partiality: we have to share the whole Gospel to  all people -Share-we have to actually say it-not just think it ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/force-55-website-has-launched/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/force-55-website-has-launched/ Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:34:40 GMT If you are connected to JourneyKids in anyway or you are looking into any part of our kids ministry check out this new site for kids and parents. Here it is www.force-55.com. http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-wants-you-here-easter-sunday/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-wants-you-here-easter-sunday/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:42:58 GMT We are a church that has a passion and hunger to make God famous. To that end we invite you here this Easter Sunday to hear our passionate roar for Jesus Christ! Please take a moment to look around and find out how to get here, but also listen ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/bring-glory-by-service/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/bring-glory-by-service/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:15:31 GMT We are approaching an exciting time of the year as Easter is only a few weeks away.  Throughout the year we strive to reach out to our community in order to share the gospel with as many people as possible.  Easter Sunday is a time ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/march-14th-at-heatherwood-middle-school/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/march-14th-at-heatherwood-middle-school/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:07:11 GMT What?! Journey Church will be at Heatherwood Middle School?! Yes, but only for one week. Due to a district event held at our normal location, Jackson High School, Journey Church is forced to move literally down the street to Heatherwood ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--humility/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--humility/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:37:01 GMT "Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor." 1st Corinthians 10:24Dudes + Chicks can often = fights.  Why is that?  Well, if you're being honest with yourself, it is mainly due to the FACT that more often than not, you ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--surviving-temptation/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--surviving-temptation/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:45:01 GMT Mike and I were married before we even met, but not to each other.  Both of our first marriages ended within the first two years due to infidelity and abuse.  We were both the innocent victims of these divorces. Even though we were ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--respect/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--respect/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:03:00 GMT "Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."  Ephesians 4:32 We were quite humbled when approached to write a devotional about respect in relationships.  We had always been quick to ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--forgiveness/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--forgiveness/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:20:20 GMT Part of what makes God so complex is trying to grasp the idea of his forgiveness for us.  Why is it so easy for Him to forgive all our sins?  It is our own sinful nature that makes forgiveness so hard.  Once we can understand His ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--love/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--love/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:51:08 GMT When we thought about our marriage and when we think of each other the first thing that comes to mind is love. As a Christian though, the glory in that thought, is that we know that Christ IS love; therefore Christ is the epicenter, start and ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--biblical-roles/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--biblical-roles/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:25:37 GMT Some may ask, “What is my role in this marriage?” The biblical roles for the husband and wife are outlined specifically in Ephesians 5.  Let’s focus on two of them. For wives verse 22 “Wives, be subject to your own ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--expectations-in-relationships/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--expectations-in-relationships/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:23:56 GMT I John 4:7-16 Often times when I think about expectations in a relationship, I think of the negative.  I think of the unmet expectations of the other person and how I have been hurt and let down.  But as I was thinking about this ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--grace/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--grace/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:15:32 GMT “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17Even though God has extended his grace to each of us in Jesus, we often neglect to extend this grace to our spouse. The law was given through ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--covenant-vs-contract/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--covenant-vs-contract/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:52:41 GMT I want you to do something. Stop thinking about everything else around you and just slam the brakes on that mind of yours. When trying to make a devotional effective for your day, the worst you can do is think about a million other little ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--communication-in-marriage/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dudes-chicks--fights-daily-devotional--communication-in-marriage/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:18:25 GMT “It is not a need!” “Yes, it is! We will need them before this summer!” “We don’t need them now!” “We will, and it’s better to spend the money when we have it and spend less now than we would ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-moves-us--provides/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-moves-us--provides/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:46:55 GMT This morning I was doing the family devotion before the kids go to school and we were reading Joshua 3. Take a moment and read this short chapter. In it the leadership went throughout the people telling them when the Ark of the Covenant (this ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/manageability/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/manageability/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:10 GMT The staff is currently reading a book called Real Church by Larry Crabb. In the book, Crabb says “Unless the Spirit shows us what most delights (and offends) the Father when we get together, we will come up with all sorts of ideas and ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/flexibility/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/flexibility/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:42:19 GMT Journey Church it seems as though God is calling out and with I want to encourage and challenge you to read, study and pray over these verses. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/it-isnt-irony/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/it-isnt-irony/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:13:40 GMT Journey, it isn’t ironic that so many awesome things have been happeneing in the last 31 days of our young Church. First off God is a God of order and we might not know the order but he has ordained all steps in his process of Glory and ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/help-haiti-now/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/help-haiti-now/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:45:44 GMT No doubt you have heard about the devastation in Haiti. The earthquake has killed an estimated 100,000 people and left tens of thousands homeless and injured. There is a tremendous need for food, water, medical supplies, heavy machinery and much ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/doxa-album-on-itunes/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/doxa-album-on-itunes/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:01:24 GMT Hey everyone, I'm so excited about the release of Doxa's first album entitled "Brought to New Life". This album has been in the works for over a year and is finally here for you to enjoy. The album holds many of your favorites such as "You Have ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/immanuel-begins-this-sunday/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/immanuel-begins-this-sunday/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:33:37 GMT Why send Jesus? What was God doing by sending His son Immanuel? Over 2700 years ago, the name Immanuel was introduced to God's people as a sign that He would be with them and would never leave them. Many choose to ignore this all too important ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/your-pastors-heart/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/your-pastors-heart/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:08 GMT As you all know, we have been pushing this CD release party for quite a while now and I know this email could sound just like another “announcement”... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/doxa-goes-live/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/doxa-goes-live/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:10:05 GMT This week Journey's worship band DOXA went live! You can go here to listen to their music live until the CD becomes available November 15th. Also there will be a CD release/worship night on Novemeber 21st at 7pm at Martha Lake Baptist Church. ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/monsters-galore-sunday/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/monsters-galore-sunday/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:36:12 GMT Don't miss the 2nd week of Money Monster: Tame the Beast. This weeks message entitled "Wasted." We will be looking at Luke 16:1-13 for the main text. The first week was awesome and many have been commenting all week how impactful last Sunday was ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/monster-begins-sunday/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/monster-begins-sunday/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:20:08 GMT Watch the video and check out the page on Money Monster. It all begins Sunday at 10am at Jackson High School. Who you bringing? http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/spread-the-pandemic-not-the-flu/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/spread-the-pandemic-not-the-flu/ Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:42:16 GMT It is that time of year when cold and flu season is upon us. And as a church we want to take the necessary precautions and continue to faithfully proclaim the gospel. We will not live in fear of the flu, but we will also be smart when we gather ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/can-being-single-be-a-gift/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/can-being-single-be-a-gift/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:28:52 GMT Singleness is a gift.  That's what Paul teaches in 1st Corinthians 7:6-8.  "Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.  I wish that all were as I myself am.  But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/alpha-begins-today/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/alpha-begins-today/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:46:42 GMT Alpha (Membership Class) begins today at 4:30pm at Martha Lake 1st Baptist Church(they have been generous in allowing us to use their facility. Click here to see location of church where class will preside. Childcare is provided so please arrive ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/september-20th-fall-kick-off/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/september-20th-fall-kick-off/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:27:44 GMT Since the beginning of summer we have continued to grow as a church. Now if you know anything about churches and summers in the Northwest you know that numerical growth is not something that normally happens.   To our ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-mission-what-is-it/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/the-mission-what-is-it/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:12:08 GMT On September 13th Journey Church will gather on Sunday morning like she regularly does at 10am; but this Sunday will NOT be like the rest. This day we will stop in the book of Acts and look at The Mission. Why are we a church? Why ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/guatemala-in-our-hearts/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/guatemala-in-our-hearts/ Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:46:12 GMT Today was the last day with the people of Bejucalito and Los Charitos. In Bejucalito we spent a couple of hours at the school doing craft frames where we put in a picture that we took at the begining of the week when we gave out soccer jerseys. ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/sustantivo-finish-line/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/sustantivo-finish-line/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:53:05 GMT Today we crossed a huge finish line in completing the concrete slab that we set out to finish before the week ended. And we finished a day ahead of schedule! When we first arrived on Monday to Bejucalito I thought to myself we will work hard but ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/concreteconcreteconcretedump/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/concreteconcreteconcretedump/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:42:39 GMT Today was the middle day of the trip and a long one at that. We did not get as much done as we would have liked the first day of pouring the concrete slab, but today we did 2 1/2 more times what we did the first day and because of that we are ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-opens-a-major-door/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-opens-a-major-door/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:15:23 GMT Today was monumental! First off we started pouring cement for the foundation that the kids will play on during school and after school. It is truly hard work and our Journey team worked like champs throughout the day. In the midst of laying ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-collides-with-bejucalito-guatemala/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-collides-with-bejucalito-guatemala/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:02:19 GMT "Today was a great day."-Jeanette "If the first two days were that good, day 3 has a lot to live up too."-Luke   Today was a long working day for the 7 team members here in Guatemala. We first went up to a village called Los Charitos ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-with-us-in-guatemala-this-week/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/journey-with-us-in-guatemala-this-week/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:07 GMT This week please check every morning or every evening for update on what is going on in Guatemala. Last night we left Seattle at 12:55am and flew through Houston and arrived in Guatemala at 10am. We checked in hotel and headed for ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/highlights-of-kids-club-2009/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/highlights-of-kids-club-2009/ Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:00:39 GMT Here are just a few shots captured at the most exciting Kids Club event ever held on the face of the planet! We had an absolutely amazing time and the response we had from the community was out of this world. We had a total of 245 individual ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/119-119-and-now-151/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/119-119-and-now-151/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:13:18 GMT Journey Church is in the middle of Kids Club: Survivor Swamp Stomp. The first two days we had 119 and last night we saw a huge jump to 151 children! Continue to pray for this awesome event out in the community that is reaching and connecting to ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-change-me-just-dont-mess-with-my-life/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/god-change-me-just-dont-mess-with-my-life/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:30:36 GMT It is funny how each of us knows that if we want something really badly we will have to work for it. We know that everything comes with a cost. If you want a healthy, physically fit body you have to work at it. If you want to be good at a ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/be-passionate-just-not-about-jesus/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/be-passionate-just-not-about-jesus/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:25:50 GMT You don't have to spend much time with people to begin to understand what they are passionate about in life. If they love it they will probably talk about it quickly. Think about that in your own life right now. Think about that thing that you ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/john-minus-kate-hurts-eight/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/john-minus-kate-hurts-eight/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:54:59 GMT You don’t have to watch TV to know that John and Kate Gosselin have filed for divorce. This information is plastered all over the place- on msn.com, magazine covers, newspapers and blogs. And I have to wonder, is anyone learning anything ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/case-for-christ/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/case-for-christ/ Sat, 16 May 2009 23:25:00 GMT Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/spread-the-pandemic/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/spread-the-pandemic/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:55:31 GMT We invite you to join us as we journey verse by verse through the book of Acts in our next series, Pandemic: The Gospel Unleashed. Our hope is that by going through Acts, we'll see how it doesn't matter that we're not great leaders, or well ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/put-yourself-first/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/put-yourself-first/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:12:08 GMT Don't you hate how everything you buy requires for you to submit an email address? And inevitably your email inbox is full of every product and company throwing their junk at you. Well Monday I had one of those emails and to my dismay the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/easter-at-the-journey/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/easter-at-the-journey/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:32:32 GMT Easter Sunday is the day when all Christians around the world gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, when he conquered Satan, sin and death. We invite you to join us April 12th as we rejoice in the resurrection and hope we have in the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/who-is-that-hanging-on-the-plus-sign/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/who-is-that-hanging-on-the-plus-sign/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:57:11 GMT Before you accuse me of blasphemy for that title, I want you to know that phrase grieves me. That is a real question from a teenager whose parents profess faith in Jesus! They have neglected to teach their son the most important truths in the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/being-wrong-has-never-been-this-cool/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/being-wrong-has-never-been-this-cool/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:57:42 GMT Convicting? Indeed it is. Now where do I start...? I am to be a stranger. A stranger in this world living in reverent fear towards God. Why do I struggle so much with the need to fit in? For everyone to notice me? It's because ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/preparing-ourselves-for-easter/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/preparing-ourselves-for-easter/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:17:55 GMT Ash Wednesday was yesterday and with it began Lent. Yet, likely few of us even noticed or perhaps know what Lent is, and we are worse for it... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/im-a-haughty-hypocrite/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/im-a-haughty-hypocrite/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:30:54 GMT Today I woke up and wondered, "In what way today will I make a difference in this world?" Seem familiar? We all ask ourselves this question from time to time because of our need to feel significant. We even take scripture from God's word and twist it to justify our gratification in making much of our accomplishments. I believe it's time that you and I repent from such idolatry... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dont-forget-your-wingman/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dont-forget-your-wingman/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:22:15 GMT Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: The Schulz's Address: 13312 69th DR SE Snohomish, WA US 98296 Alright all you chefs now is your chance to shine!  Bring your best chicken wing recipe and put it to the test ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/already-not-yet/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/already-not-yet/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:45:26 GMT Colossians 3:1-17 (our sermon text for February 15th) is a wonderfully encouraging passage for those that trust in Christ. In this text, we learn that we have already been raised with Christ; we have died with Him and our life is hidden ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/go-forward/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/go-forward/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:24:29 GMT Before reaching the water's edge at the Red Sea the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward!" Why do you think Moses responded to God through a cry... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/prepare-for-ignition/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/prepare-for-ignition/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:18:07 GMT Written by Brad Brogden "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek."So let us ask ourselves, what is this gospel of which Paul is not ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/reverse-engineer-for-09/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/reverse-engineer-for-09/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:14:06 GMT Every year we believe we have a certain way we are to look when that year ends. But most of us at the end of every year as the ball is droping comes to the end thinking "I didn't do all I could have to be all that I was ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/last-gathering-in-2008/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/last-gathering-in-2008/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:33:05 GMT This Sunday we will gather for the last time in 2008. We will also be talking about a topic that will dramatically affect us immediately in 2009. What is that topic? Joy. Join us this Sunday as we look at the true menaing of joy and the source ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/christmas-eve-service-is-on/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/christmas-eve-service-is-on/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:25:25 GMT Tonight at 6:30pm we will be having our Christmas Eve service at Jackson High School in the adutitorium. I know many of you are struggling with cabin fever haha due to all the snow (Cabin fever is a slang term for a clausetrophobic reaction ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/snowmageddon-church-goes-on/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/snowmageddon-church-goes-on/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:51:12 GMT Hey Journey Church and guests! Can you believe all of this snow? It truly is beautiful and calming. And if you are willing to brave the weather we are going to have our 2nd week in our Christmas series called “Not another Plastic ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/team-for-christ/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/team-for-christ/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:38:12 GMT This past Sunday we had a great gathering at Jackson High School. Most who came in enjoyed themselves, had a great experience, and had no clue what went on behind the scenes to have Jackson converted into a place of worship. For starters the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/have-you-seen-the-lord-today/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/have-you-seen-the-lord-today/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:46:32 GMT Luke 9:28, 29, 32 "Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. and as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/halloween-outreach/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/halloween-outreach/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:42:15 GMT Halloween is great opportunity to interact with your neighbors, see below for some great outreach Ideas. http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/maturity/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/maturity/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:41:53 GMT Have you ever noticed that maturity is most often recognized in its absence? We seldom take the time to think about what a person has said and test it to see if it is wise. But when a clearly immature person comes across our path we sometimes ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/who-you-bringing/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/who-you-bringing/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:13:52 GMT Who you bringing? This Sunday we will have a gathering for people to hear the gospel, respond to the gospel, and give their lives to the gospel. One reason I wanted to plant this exact church in this exact place was for evangelism. An ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/lay-up/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/lay-up/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:59:21 GMT Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/live-video-or-live-people/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/live-video-or-live-people/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:50:53 GMT Churches with multiple campuses is where it is at these days in growing churches and it is a trend that is exploding nationally. In 1990 there were 10 multi-site churches, at the end of the 90's that number grew to a 100, and now in ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/focus/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/focus/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:36:57 GMT Isn't it awesome to watch the Olympic athletes work pay off? They get to perform on one the worlds biggest stages and then stand on the podium to receive their reward. It is very moving and inspirational... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/opportunities/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/opportunities/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:37:46 GMT Dear Journey Church, We are being given many opportunities! As I was away this past week on vacation God allowed me to sit on the sidelines so to speak, and just watch our church from a distance. What I saw were so many opportunities that we ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dominated-by-gods-call/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dominated-by-gods-call/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:42:59 GMT This Sunday we will be talking about God's call on our life, and how it should dominate us. Which means I need a vision for this so I can be rightly motivated and I can't help but to be drawn to the old hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Here are the ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/culturally-irrelevant-/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/culturally-irrelevant-/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:36:50 GMT It is funny, when most pastors talk about being culturally relevant, it is usually in regards to their message series and then they flippantly throw in 1 Cor 9:19-23. (Please read before you go on.) But when I look at what they're doing it ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/superfluous-style/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/superfluous-style/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:14:10 GMT Superfluous. Crazy word huh? But a perfect word when you think about the love that God has for you. Dictionary.com has this definition: more than enough; overabundant; extra. That is Jesus! That is the Gospel! Pauls motivation we see in 2 Cor Ch ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/agape/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/agape/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:34:27 GMT I ran across this small explanation about agape love from John MacArthur in preparing for this weekends "Dominated" by God's Love message. “Love” (in Greek, agapÄ“) refers to a volitional love, not an ... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dominated/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/dominated/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:11:58 GMT In 1984 I was in 7th grade and I was dominated with idea of being cool. There was this guy name Joey Norman and he was the epitome of cool. He was our starting QB, had a cool girlfriend (who was in 9th grade!), and at that time a very, very cool haircut! It was what some would call the fanciest mullet of our day, but he pulled it off. It was not real short on the top and a little bit longer in the back, but here was the kicker; he had the back permed a bit. Well in 7th grade... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/my-journey-to-the-journey/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/my-journey-to-the-journey/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:55:48 GMT We all arrived at The Journey by a different route, maybe not physically but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Below is how Matthew Savage, the most recent addition to our staff, joined The Journey... http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/a-place-of-impact/ http://www.joininthejourney.com/pastors/a-place-of-impact/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:52:45 GMT There are some things that are impacting our church right now that you might know about or be a part of but I wanted to bring your attention to them to pray for them. In a church like ours where there is going to be a lot of life going on, it is difficult to be a part of everything. But we still want to bring attention to these things to glorify God and remind you just in case God is working in your life in these areas and you might want to join in. So here are 5 things(other than Jesus Christ the greatest impact) I see right now...