This is a short post about perspectives and how we see value in the things or life. I was driving by a state park in Jordan, Minnesota on a day so cold that they closed […]
Author: Chris Teien
Fun to do when it is -20 below zero: Watch hot water vaporize into the cold air
Here is a fun thing you can do when the temp is -20 degrees! Watch hot water vaporize outside (make sure you don’t hit anyone with your hot water). Here Sparky did a great job […]
SWAMP Rat Prayer Fire Rescue – A fun mini-movie from the past
For over a decade I have been part of the SWAMP Rats group – A regional Christian & Missionary Alliance pastors prayer group that meets monthly for training, encouragement and prayer. A fun and creative […]
The Work Rap – a funny video about work
This video contains funny perspectives and motivation to be a good worker – it also contains bacon. If you need a laugh, need some work-inspiration or want to see bacon you should watch this video. […]
Amazing Christmas Holiday Light Display in Mankato, MN
What a fun Christmas light show in Mankato – The Kiwanis Holiday Lights in Sibley Park. I took a few pictures and a video with my phone. There was a long line of cars but […]
Encouraged: Consistently Inspired by Sports Spectrum Magazine
As the pastor and founder of River Rock Church I want to help people help others live WELL Lives: Worship, Encourage, Learn and Love. This video really highlights ENCOURAGING – it is worth your time to watch it. There is a lot of good insight into being a Christian athlete and a Christian minister that seeks to encourage and serve those near us.
Crazy Picture – Good illustration of Persistance?
This is an amazing series of pictures. Some times things keep going south but persistence eventually saves the day (or the car) I
What Really Happens When You Drink
Alcohol enters and stimulates the pleasure center of the brain. The brain is like, ‘Give me more of this toxic chemical that my body is working hard to eliminate, please.’
click here to read the rest of the article What Really Happens When You Drink | LIVESTRONG.COM.
The interesting article above illustrates beer and tequila talking inside your body. The Bible does not say it is a sin to drink any alcohol but it does say it sinful to get drunk. The wise words given to us by the God who created us also warn us about drinking.
Scenic Pictures from Bicyle Riding 1000 Miles Around Belle Plaine Minnesota
Here are some pictures I took this summer as I rode my bike around Belle Plaine, MN and the surrounding area. I rode my bicycle over 1,000 miles during the summer of 2013 – every now and then I would stop and take a picture with my camera phone. I will add more pictures later so you might want to check back and see what I photos I added. Click on thumbnail for bigger image.
Australian Shepherd Dogs Love to Play Ball
Here are some pictures of my dogs playing ball on a perfect summer day. It is so fun to watch dogs do all they can to get a tennis ball. It is even more fun […]
Worry and Trust – Wisdom from the Past to Help you Today
I re-blogged this because the quotes from this Worry and Trust article are encouraging.
- How a fretting disposition can lead us into further problems: ‘Contentment delivers us from an abundance of temptations. Oh, the temptations that men of discontented spirits are subject to! The Devil loves to fish in troubled waters.’ (p.126)
Find a Wider Variety of Popular Christian Music to Listen to
Here are some links to more Christian music charts on Billboard.com. The new songs have a link to listen to the latest songs using Spotify. The new charts are now counting digital play instead of […]
Raceway Park in Shakopee Finished their Race
For years I have enjoyed the sights, the sounds and the smell of the cars racing at Raceway Park in Shakopee. One night I even got to race on the track with fans watching in […]
Winsten Australian Shepherd Puppy
These are pictures from a few years ago of Winsten our Australian Shepherd Puppy. There is also a video clip of Winston chasing our other dog around – she was not impressed at first with […]
I thought I needed a Dodge Challenger and what the Bible says about cars
This is a post about my cars followed by what the Bible says about cars (LOL!) For years I have thought about driving a Dodge Challenger as my 2004 Monte Carlo is about to hit […]
Many People aren’t reading – Give them a readable Bible
This shocking info graphic states what appear to be obvious: there are a lot of people that won’t read. They are spoon fed information on the TV and watch plots unfold at the movies. They watch life revealed on youtube videos and prefer to get their news by short articles and Tweets with 140 maximum characters.
Be a Grandparent that makes a Difference
Grandparents have a special opportunity to encourage, equip and inspire their grandchildren to follow Jesus. In when I was little my dad got married and I stayed with my new step-mom’s parents. I was their […]
My church sent me to work in Chile
September 2013 the River Rock Church Missions speaker was the Director of Vision For Chile and Vision for Children that help orphans in Santiago, Chile. Tom Orme was with us for a week and while […]
Alliance Missions and The Contagious Chain of Missionary Zeal
It is exciting to think of those who have been and who are now sharing Jesus with others who have not heard around the world.
Christian and Missionary Alliance Missions seeks to spread the message and power of Jesus throughout the world where many others won’t go. Our passion is not just knowing and following Jesus, but helping others know and follow Him. This begins with those God has placed in our spheres of influence and flows to those who are searching desperately for meaning, significance, security, and love in other cultures.
Download Effective Discipleship Material Now
When God leads you to help a new Christian grow in Christ and you don’t have any discipleship materials available you can now download materials from NavPress.
For years I have found this “Growing in Christ” books to be the most effective – especially for people who don’t know much about the Bible or don’t read much. I encourage them to do the Bible study work and answer the questions in the book before we meet but if they don’t get it done I will read through with them and help them answer the questions. The discussion is so much more effective when they come prepared but you can never expect that when Bible study is new to them.
Waiting through the Seasons of Life
Each season of life has its own adventure, risk, anticipation, endurance and reward. Whatever season of life you are in make the best of it and be content with what God has provided for you […]
Are you listening to the newest Christian music?
Tuning in to Christian music can help you grow in knowledge, inspire you to live a life of faith, help you heal from past hurts, and motivate you to share Jesus with others. This article includes some links to resources to help you find new music to listen to.
