Santa Claus - My hero
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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My relationship with Santa has changed over the years. As a child of course I could not wait for Him to visit me in December. As I grew older my idealism was crowded out by the rampant commercialism of the whole Christmas season. And as a Christian I wanted Christmas to be about Jesus and His visitation. It did not help that my sweet wife loves to collect Santa stuff. We have antique Santa cookie jars, candles, ornaments, stickers, lights, snow globes, table cloths, christmas tree skirts, sweaters, hats, rugs, cookie cutters, mugs…you get the idea. She sent me an article this year about the origins of “Santa Claus”. Here is a little of what it says. Nicholas grew up in a godly home. After his parents died when he was five years old he gave to those less blessed. He became a Bishop known for his holiness and passion for the Gospel. He was eventually tortured for preaching the Bible, and spent time in prison. After being released he still defended the faith. So now when I think of Santa I think of a godly man who was imprisoned for his faith and provided for children, the weak, and the poor. He had a passion for God and his purpose in life was to point people to Jesus. My Hero.
HOT HOT HOT
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Saturday, July 23, 2011
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The Ninedorf family has lived in Texas for eight years and ...well…it is about time we get some real Texas weather. The hotter the better I always say. Like my Judo instructor always said, “Sweat is jsut weakness leaving the body.” So let’s get hydrated and attack the summer by helping some people out.
The weather has gone north with the Packers.
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Everyone, including TDP was hit hard by the cold weather this last week. This next week all ministries will be at full strength. Men’s, Woman’s, Youth and outreach ministries are all meeting.
Women’s Group Retreat
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Monday, January 24, 2011
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The Women’s Group spent the weekend in Granbury. They finished their study of Esther and had a wonderful time of fellowship.
Community Pastor Preaches Saturday and Sunday Services
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Monday, December 06, 2010
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Brian Ninedorf, our Community Pastor here at The Dwelling Place, received the nod from Senior Pastor Darren Whitehead to preach at this past weekend’s services. Brian has been at the church since April 2010 and has been a great addition to the developing of the community dynamic of our church body. Having recently launched the Life Groups program, Brian has worked hard at cultivating both the leaders and the people that make this ministry possible.
“In a season where people are trying to find the best deals, lowest prices, and newest items to purchase for loved ones during the holidays, you can just imagine how much stress and anxiety is added to people when Thanksgiving passes and December rolls around. Not to mention the stunning amount of people who are forced to spend these coveted days alone. Yes indeed, December is a month of joy and excitement, as well as pain, sorrow, and loneliness. You can just imagine which month out of the year has the most suicides… I did the research… its April!” Those in attendance showed their favor upon this well-timed joke by responding with an eruption of laughter.
The passage used to address his listeners this chilly Sunday morning was found in Philippians 2:4-9. Brian sought to relay a message of peace, exhorting the people to cultivate this in three ways:
1) Verse 4 reads, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Within our rejoicing in the Lord, we will find that peace that so often escapes our minds. By consciously giving glory and praise to God we come into harmony with this precious fruit of the Spirit. For through our rejoicing we live out what verse 5 teaches by “letting our gentleness be known to all men.”
2) In verses 6 and 7, Paul exhorts the Philippians to “in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” He does not, in fact, portray this activity as one that is groggy, wearisome, or boring. Quite the contrary! For how would that description fit into the following verse? “7And the PEACE of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (emphasis added). Thus through prayer we are setting ourselves up to receive a mysterious, yet comforting, peace that acts as our own personal body guard, protecting us from the inside, where it is most needed.
3) Finally, in addition to an attitude of joy and an activity of heart-felt prayer, Brian encouraged the church by verses 8 and 9 to maintain right thinking. Look at what Paul writes: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true…honorable…lovely…of good repute…excellence…worthy of praise…think about these things.” As we set our minds to continuously think about these items, which are truly most worth our consideration, as is promised in verse 9, “the God of peace will be with you.” What greater confidence comes upon one’s heart and mind than when it is known that God will be near? How could there be any more assurance to be had than in the promise of the presence of God dwelling with the person who fixes his mind upon the beautiful things of God and makes it a practice to do so?
“Though this may be a time of anxiety and pressure,” Brian would go on to say by way of summation, “there is peace to be found in the person of Almighty God, as He promises us in His enduring Word.”
To hear this sermon, please visit our video archive and select the date of this past Sunday (12-5-2010).
May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
God is moving among the people at TDP
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Friday, August 13, 2010
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Is God calling you to serve here at TDP?
PRAISE GOD THE WATER IS HERE!
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Thursday, July 01, 2010
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The 1750 bottles of water have arrived. These bottles have the TDP logo and web site on them. We are going to pass them out at several venues around Arlington. This is a great opportunity to talk with someone about what they would like in a church or invite them to TDP. Mostly though, we are just doing something nice for someone by giving them a cold bottle of spring water. I hope everyone can participate in passing out water. If you would like to know where and when you can help, just drop me an email. brian@tdpchurch.org
Youth Testimonies
Submitted by: Brian Ninedorf on Monday, June 28, 2010
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We heard some testimonies about how God worked in some teenagers’ lives this past week at Big Stuf Camp in Panama City, Florida. It is amazing what we can hear when we spend time with God. Henry Blackaby is right when he says in his book ‘Experiencing God’ that God is always speaking. Hebrews 12:2 says “fixing our eyes on Jesus will keep us from growing weary in running the race.” It is amazing - the more time we spend with God, the more we can really LIVE.