Remember in school being asked to complete a task, or the dreaded Science Project? For those who played sports, remember giving all you had? It seemed no matter how hard you tried, your teacher or coach would push you harder. I remember this one coach, and no matter how hard I pushed myself, he would tell me “you can press harder.” He always said “you don’t know your potential.” He pressed me to test my boundaries, both mentally and physically. He said I needed to change my mind set and try harder. As a typical teen, I thought he was crazy. I was giving it all I had, I couldn’t do anymore! I never really understood...
The BIG Trap
posted by Alan Mushegan
So many times we find ourselves believing that only the big things in life can make us happy. We believe if only we had a big house, a great job, dream vacation, etc., we would be happy. In reality, our daily activities contribute most to our happiness. Instead of focusing on ‘if...
Who’s Leading You?
posted by Alan Mushegan
Your friends are very important in life. 1 Corinthians 15:33 tells us not to be deceived that “Bad company ruins good morals.” However, the person who leads you, could destroy your life. In Exodus 14, Moses led the Children of Israel out of Egypt and Pharaoh was angry: he...
More Than One Day
posted by Alan Mushegan
Like most marriage ceremonies, Denise and I had 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 read “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” It’s clear in those verses that LOVE is not just a thought or feeling, but something that requires action. As we approach Valentine’s Day, the Marketing Gurus work hard to tell us that we must buy flowers, a gift or take our...
Get to The Stronghol...
posted by Alan Mushegan
In the midst of life’s battles, what should you do? Get to the stronghold! What is a stronghold? By definition it’s a place of survival or refuge, a defensible place or fortress. At the Lava Beds National Monument in California lies Captain Jacks’ Stronghold. This particular...
Where is Your Confid...
posted by Alan Mushegan
Confidence is defined as: full trust; belief in the powers; trustworthiness; or reliability of a person or thing. Now the question becomes “In Whom does your confidence lie?” As Christians, our confidence comes through Christ. We have Boldness because of His sacrifice. He gives us...
Do You Really Trust ...
posted by Alan Mushegan
This past weekend I taught on Trust: because choosing to ‘Trust’ God will revolutionize your life. I wanted to relay the message to anyone who missed Sunday, or wanted the main points in writing. We are in the series ‘Beyond Reason,’ because God can go beyond what we think. ...
Are You Prepared?
posted by Alan Mushegan
Through faith in Christ, you can do amazing things – But you have to believe beyond human reason [John 24:12-14] Many people want to believe today, and get it tomorrow. However, we must learn to be patient and to be prepared; the process is important to receive the promise. Any...
Why Is This Happening To Me?
posted by Alan Mushegan
How do you handle things you don’t understand? This is an important question because many times this will be the difference in your success or failure. How you handle a situation can take you into fear, or move you into faith. Have you ever found yourself asking “why is this happening to me?” Then you proceed to try to blame others, or even question God? People often say “I don’t understand why I’m having such a difficult time? “I’ve been a Christian all my life and I’ve done all I know to do.” They will ask “doesn’t God care about me [or this situation], has He forgotten...
Vision #evangelism20...
posted by Alan Mushegan
It’s time to receive vision and build on the BOLD foundation of faith from 2012. In 2013, we will reach those we thought were impossible 2012 was the year of “Divine Provision and Intervention.” It was a year the East-West Church experienced the power of God in new and radical ways....
Are You Deflated?
posted by Alan Mushegan
“When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person” [Job 22:29] I was driving down the road one night looking at all the beautiful Christmas decorations and lights. I passed one home whose yard was full of all kinds of different decorations. In fact, they covered every square foot of the property. All the lights of the colorful figures sent a glow into the heavens. It was a peaceful and beautiful sight. A few days later I was driving down the same road, by the same house that had all the same beautiful displays. However, this time I noticed that all the amazing figures that...
Delayed, But Not Den...
posted by Alan Mushegan
What do you do when you’re tired and it seems everyone around you is angry and frustrated? I lived this very question this week. Fighting bronchitis and the possibility of pneumonia, I left for Maryland to minister at Evangel Temple. We had a fantastic service. I had the privilege of...
The Gift
posted by Alan Mushegan
What gifts are the most precious to you this year? Did you think of the birth of Jesus? What about the freedom to worship . . . I want to take time to remind you of two worship experiences we will be having at East West Church that you will not want to miss. The first will be this Sunday,...
Let Nothing Stop You
posted by Alan Mushegan
Before a great miracle happens in your life, there is often great fear that you will face. Fear is nothing more than a spirit that the enemy uses to keep you from obtaining your destiny. It’s time to deal with that spirit! Until you face your fear, until you overcome your flesh, you will...
The Manger
posted by Alan Mushegan
Everyone talks about the story of Christ’s birth during this season, but I want to focus this post on the importance of The Manger. Luke 2:11-12 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby...
BOLD Faith
posted by Alan Mushegan
Today we entered into week 38 of the BOLD Series. This series has not only transformed our thinking, but it has taken all of us to a new dimension in our walk of Faith. We are letting our Faith supersede our understanding! BOLD – The Next Dimension. During the last nine months, we’ve...
A Christmas Mess
posted by Alan Mushegan
This is truly an amazing time of the year in the Mushegan house. After a recent visit with my mother and father, I walk in to find our living room looking like Christmas threw up in it. I was not sure where all this stuff was going, but my wife assured me she did. As I walked away, I wondered...
Creating A Thanksgiv...
posted by Alan Mushegan
As you sit today to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, what traditions are you creating for your children and their children? In 1621, 53 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians held a harvest feast after a successful growing season, commonly called the “First Thanksgiving.”...
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