Not Another Christian Blog

Hey I just started a blog for my ministry on Wordpress. I just thought  I would give you a taste of what that blog is about. You can visit it at :http://otpministries.wordpress.com/

So you stumbled upon this blog; you're tired, and you just want your morning cup of coffee. You see a plain, somewhat colorful header and you become intrigued.You want to know more but you really just want your hot Starbucks filled cup of savory goodness (I don't even drink coffee and I want some). Then you see the title of the blog: otp Ministries. Now you have to know more.  Let me tell you what this blog is about: first and foremost this blog is for anyone desiring to know more about who God is and what the Bible has to say on how to live a fulfilling life as a follower and believer of Jesus Christ.

By now you may be thinking "Oh man, not another blog about Christianity. There's like twelve gagillion blogs out there, why do we need another one?" We are more than just your normal "Christian blog". Our ministry's blog is based on these three principles...

Formation (basic Bible understanding) -  Theology, apologetic, salvation, who God is, etc.
Training (Bible knowledge)  - Bible stories, Bible character studies, Word studies, etc.
Ministry (practical application) - Sharing your faith, missions trips, culture studies (movies, music, shows) ect.

I know your saying to yourself, " It's not another Christian blog but, it will be just as boring as the last one." For that I say, wrong again! We won't use big words like apologetics or theology... oh wait I already did. Sorry about that, we will try to keep the big words to a minimum (if you don't know what they mean look them up in a dictionary) . Many times we will also throw in humor. Look for post coming soon entitled; "What if Jesus drove a BMW?" or "What if McDonald's was in the Bible?"

So don't worry. Sit back and relax, grab your hot cup of savory coffee  and enjoy the reading.  - otp

Nelson's Bible Maps and Charts

I recently received a free copy of Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts (3rd ed.) from Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book is more than just a book full of maps and charts. The style of the book is more consistent with a Bible survey book only simpler. The book is easily broken down into books of the Bible and the part that they fit into (History, Wisdom, etc). Every book is has a complete outline along with colored maps and charts relating to that book of the Bible. Each book also contains information about the date the book was written along with who wrote the book and the major theme. The maps are really simple and have just information pertaining to the topic they are talking about. But with many maps throughout the book it shouldn't be hard to find the information that you are looking for. Also included is nice color pictures of places that are being talked about in the Scriptures. This is a great book for any quick reference to a book of the Bible or if you really need a map or a chart. Great Book.

Mighty To Save

Savior He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever Author of Salvation
He rose & conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
-Mighty To Save by Hillsong United


Probably many of you have sung this song before. Whether in church or youth group you have probably worshiped with these lyrics. Now think back... when was the last time God moved mountains in your life? Was it in a family situation. Maybe it was a major health issue. Or maybe the last mountain he moved was the thing that was keeping you farthest from him. If this is the case you have seen God work marvelous ways. Maybe some of you are doubting whether God is really able to move the mountains in your life.

Working at a Christian camp this past summer really showed me how God can move mountains. Throughout the summer I saw many teens that had so many problems come to now Christ as there personal savior. Family issues, drug problems, body issues, loneliness, doubt where just a few mountains I saw God move in the life of teenagers from across the country. God not only worked in there lives to move mountains he also moved mountains in my life this summer. Once we begin to see how powerful God is and believe that God can move mountains in our live, we begin to see our mountains disappear.

So I ask you, what are some mountains in you life that you don't think God can move? God is bigger then all our problems. Say a prayer now and ask God to start removing the things that your trying to do by yourself. Ask him to remove the mountains in your life that keep you from following God with everything that you have. Ask God to make the trail on the other side of the mountains more visible. Savior He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save.