This blog is for VCS Conservatory faculty, elementary, junior high, and high school, who cannot make the regular scheduled weekly devotions. It is to complete the required devotionals twice a week. You must view the two selected inspirational videos anytime during the week and give a comment on the video (at least 3 sentences). Your comments are what counts for credit.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
10/31-11/4 Live Devotions Attendance
Lily Homer and Reggie Coates are teaming up to offer "live" devotions in
the Conservatory Chapel on Mondays and Thursdays the second half of
lunch time. In order to keep a record of who attends these "live"
devotions for credit, Lily and Reggie will be listing who attended here.
Faculty do not need to comment here.
10/31-11/4 Devo Two
This video is the second devotional for the week of October 31 through
November 4. In this video, pastor John Ortberg speaks on busyness and the negative quality that can sometimes overtake us. What do you think?
BIO
BIO
John
Ortberg, Jr. is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and senior
pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California, an
evangelical church with more than 4,000 members. Wikipedia
10/31-11/4 Devo One
This video is the first devotional for the week of October 31 through November 4. In this video, national speaker Beth Moore tells the story of an old man in the airport with long, matted hair. Sometimes God asks us to do the unexpected. What do you think?
BIO
BIO
Wanda
Elizabeth "Beth" Moore is an American evangelist, author, and Bible
teacher. She is the founder of Living Proof Ministries, a Bible-based
organization for women based in Houston, Texas. Wikipedia
Monday, October 24, 2016
10/24-10/28 Live Devotions Attendance
Lily Homer and Reggie Coates are teaming up to offer "live" devotions in
the Conservatory Chapel on Mondays and Thursdays the second half of
lunch time. In order to keep a record of who attends these "live"
devotions for credit, Lily and Reggie will be listing who attended here.
Faculty do not need to comment here.
10/24-10/28 Devo Two
This video is the second devotional for the week of October 24 through
October 28. Joni Eareckson Tada is a mouth-painter, singer, writer, disability
activist, and a quadriplegic. But how did she get here? What left her
paralyzed? And how did she develop a faith in Christ and a passion to
serve those in need? In this video, Joni opens up to share with you her
life testimony—from her childhood, to her diving accident, to her faith
in Jesus and His plans. What do you think?
BIO
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian, author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." http://www.joniandfriends.org/
BIO
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian, author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." http://www.joniandfriends.org/
10/24-10/28 Devo One
This video is the first devotional for the week of October 24 through
October 28. In this video, pastor Chuck Swindall teaches a short devo on Glorifying God. We are all gifted in some way. What would the Giver of gifts like from us? What do you think?
Bio
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is currently senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas.
Bio
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is currently senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
10/17-10/21 Devo Two
This video is the second devotional for the week of October 17 through
October 21. In this video, pastor Ray Johnston teaches a short devo on James 4 emphasizing Wisdom and Gratitude. He has a special assignment for you. What do you think?
BIO
Ray Johnston is the founding pastor of Bayside Church in Granite Bay, CA. Bayside Church, formally known as Bayside Covenant Church, is a family of churches and venues centered on its primary campus in Roseville, California, United States, which is referred to as the Granite Bay campus. The main campus, where Ray Johnston pastors, has 14 weekly services with around 14,000 attending. I know Ray and he is a very humble, passionate, and fun dude.
BIO
Ray Johnston is the founding pastor of Bayside Church in Granite Bay, CA. Bayside Church, formally known as Bayside Covenant Church, is a family of churches and venues centered on its primary campus in Roseville, California, United States, which is referred to as the Granite Bay campus. The main campus, where Ray Johnston pastors, has 14 weekly services with around 14,000 attending. I know Ray and he is a very humble, passionate, and fun dude.
10/17-10/21 Live Devotions Attendance
Lily Homer and Reggie Coates are teaming up to offer "live" devotions in
the Conservatory Chapel on Mondays and Thursdays the second half of
lunch time. In order to keep a record of who attends these "live"
devotions for credit, Lily and Reggie will be listing who attended here.
Faculty do not need to comment here.
10/17-10/21 Devo One
This video is the first devotional for the week of October 17 through
October 21. This is a TED talk video. Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this
meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a résumé,
and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that
make for a great eulogy. This video asks, "Should you live for your resume or your eulogy?" What do you think?
BIO
David Brooks is an American conservative political and cultural commentator who writes for The New York Times. He has worked as a reporter and later op-ed editor for The Wall Street Journal; a senior editor at The Weekly Standard from its inception; a contributing editor at Newsweek and The Atlantic Monthly; and as a commentator on NPR. He is currently a columnist for The New York Times and commentator on PBS NewsHour.
BIO
David Brooks is an American conservative political and cultural commentator who writes for The New York Times. He has worked as a reporter and later op-ed editor for The Wall Street Journal; a senior editor at The Weekly Standard from its inception; a contributing editor at Newsweek and The Atlantic Monthly; and as a commentator on NPR. He is currently a columnist for The New York Times and commentator on PBS NewsHour.
Monday, October 10, 2016
10/10-10/14 Devo Two
This video is the second devotional for the week of October 10 through
October 14. This is a powerful music video by Gungor called Beautiful Things. Their website is http://www.gungormusic.com/welcome/ and their bio is below from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gungor. In this video, the topic is our transformation and identity in Christ. What do you think?
Bio
Gungor is a musical collective formed by husband and wife duo Michael Gungor and Lisa Gungor. The group's music has been compared to the music of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire.[1]
Michael renamed the group from The Michael Gungor Band to simply Gungor in 2010.[citation needed] The first album release under the new name was Beautiful Things in 2010 that features a short gospel-blues jam featuring Israel Houghton titled "Heaven". In 2011, the album and its title track, "Beautiful Things", were nominated for the Grammy categories Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album and Best Gospel Song, respectively.
Bio
Gungor is a musical collective formed by husband and wife duo Michael Gungor and Lisa Gungor. The group's music has been compared to the music of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire.[1]
Michael renamed the group from The Michael Gungor Band to simply Gungor in 2010.[citation needed] The first album release under the new name was Beautiful Things in 2010 that features a short gospel-blues jam featuring Israel Houghton titled "Heaven". In 2011, the album and its title track, "Beautiful Things", were nominated for the Grammy categories Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album and Best Gospel Song, respectively.
10/10-10/14 Devo One
This video is the first devotional for the week of October 10 through October 14. Rene Schlaepfer is the pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA, as well as a national speaker. His facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/tlcrene/
and his bio is below. I've known Rene since College. We both went to San Jose State University. We have ministered together on a number of occasions for different Christian Conferences. In this video, he compares feeling alone with God's presence. What do you think?
Bio
Rene is the pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA. He has authored five books including: Thrill Ride, Grace Immersion, God Is, and Jesus Journey. Rene lives in Santa Cruz with his wife Laurie and has 3 children: Jonathan, Elisabeth, and David.
Bio
Rene is the pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA. He has authored five books including: Thrill Ride, Grace Immersion, God Is, and Jesus Journey. Rene lives in Santa Cruz with his wife Laurie and has 3 children: Jonathan, Elisabeth, and David.
10/10-10/14 Live Devotions Attendance
Lily Homer and Reggie Coates are teaming up to offer "live" devotions in
the Conservatory Chapel on Mondays and Thursdays the second half of
lunch time. In order to keep a record of who attends these "live"
devotions for credit, Lily and Reggie will be listing who attended here.
Faculty do not need to comment here.
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