NorthStar Church Blog

I often don’t wear my helmet. I know what you’re thinking…that’s dangerous! And you’re right. Not wearing my helmet is downright reckless!

Ephesians 6:17 tells us to put on the helmet of salvation every day. And do you know what happens when I forget? My mind turns into a demolition zone by the wrecking ball of my unhealthy thoughts. The ball comes swinging in saying things like, “You really screwed up today!” and “The jig is up! Now everyone’s going to know who you really are!”

If we base our self-worth on what we think about ourselves..or on our achievements, possessions, talents, love relationships, status, or “how we did that day”, we’re as doomed as the dilapidated building inches away from the wrecking ball. Identity based on anything but who we are in Christ is inherently unstable! The minute anything goes wrong we fall apart and we’re filled with thoughts of worthlessness, paranoia, fear, and anguish.

Without the helmet, we’re unprotected. Psalm 119:50 says this: “Your promise revives me;
it comforts me in all my troubles” (NLT)…As believers we have the promise of salvation. Why? Because God loves us so much! We don’t have to DO anything to be loved. Put on your helmet of salvation and put your mind at rest in God’s great love for you!

Do you know your mission?

As you know, NorthStar’s mission is: “To help people exchange ordinary living for extraordinary life through the transforming power of Jesus Christ.”

And NorthStar’s Children’s Ministry mission is: “To make church the best hour of a child’s week”

But what about your own mission? We all need goals or we end up unfocused, doing too much (or too little!), and with no direction. The Bible says we are to become like Christ…that is our goal. But it’s not the kind of goal we can just check off of a “to do” list at the end of 2010! If you (like me!) feel like you have a long way to go to even bear the slightest resemblance to Him, remember you have to start somewhere. Serving in a ministry is a big step. Spend time with God, get to know Christ and you’ll have a much better idea what you’re striving for. Baby steps add up!

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10