Living God’s Way is Always the Best Way

 

Ephesians 5:15-17
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. [NKJV]

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Welcome to Cornerstone
October 19, 2025

Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday

  9:00 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study

10:00 am - Praise & Worship Service
* Watch our Service live streamed on Facebook—10 to 11:15 a.m.

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 7:00 pm - Sunday Evening Bible Study

 

Wednesday
7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Bible Study

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Every Day

Read God's Word every day. Pray for understanding, and His help to live by it.
Pray for Pastor Jim, our deacon Eddie N., and for one another.
Pray and ask God to guide and protect our Local, National, and World Leaders.
Pray for our U.S. military men and women deployed overseas, stationed in U.S., and for our Vets.

Pray for Israel. Pray for peace in the Middle East.

Pray for peace between Ukraine and Russia. Pray for a Peaceful solution.
Pray for an end to the civil unrest that is happening in our country right now!

Pray for an end to the senseless gun violence happening lately.

Pray for people everywhere, that are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.
Pray for the Lord’s protection upon our schools, students, and teachers.
Pray for the Bible Studies and Services at the Jail and Juvenile Center.
Pray for God's continued blessing on the many Ministries of Cornerstone.

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Coming Events​​

* November 2nd is our next Fellowship Sunday Luncheon - Turkey & Dressing​

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The Joash Chest - Offering for Building Repairs, Etc.

* Offerings given in the Joash Chest last Sunday totaled $40.00 - Thank you!

A Note from Pastor Jim​​​​​​​​​

 

* Pastor Jim and I want to thank everyone for the cards and gifts you gave us on Pastor Appreciation Day. We love and appreciate all of you too!

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* Today is Mission Sunday and Samaritans Purse is our featured Mission this time. Bob Sellars will be coming up front to tell us more about them. A Special Mission Offering will be taken. Please pray and give what the Lord impresses on your heart. Thank you.

 

*Patti Halbakken’s husband, Donovan, went home to Heaven on Sunday Evening, October 5th. Donovan’s Memorial service will be at 2 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with visitation from 1-2 PM. Please keep Patti and her family in your prayers. Thank you.

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* Please be praying for healing for these people on our Prayer List. ~ Members: Anna G, Barbara M, Dennis E,  Mary H, Maye C, Michele S, Mickey L, Phyllis M, Randy R, Rhoda S, Roy Sw, & Sharon T. ~ Family & Friends: Allie S, Barb K, Ben B, Butch S, Caleb L, Cameron _, Dan B, Darren S, Ed M, Eddy U, Ellie H, George W, Haily B, Ingrid M, Janet M, Jean N, Joan M, Joanne B, Joe _, Joyce M, Judy S, Julian D, Kate M, Kathie T, Louise S, Lydia_, Margaret S, Mary Jane S, Michael G, Mike J, Mrs. L, Nancy C, Peggy M, Ron A, Rosemary P, Roxie J, Sam F, Sarah G, Steve S, Susie J, Sylvia R, Tegan _, Terri T, Terry S, Thomas W, Thor S, and Vicki P. Thanks.

* Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!

Yours in Christ, Pastor Jim and Charlotte

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Devotion of the Week​​​​​​​​​

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Are You Living Your Life Well? - By Greg Laurie

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Ephesians 5:15–17 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.—nlt

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James 4:14 says, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes”. We may not have much say in when our life starts or when it stops, but we have a whole lot of say in what happens in between.

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Are you living your life well? That’s an important question because you never know when your life will end. Of course, for Christians, life will never end. We will live forever in the Lord’s presence. Even so, the life we live in this world is connected to the life we will live in the next. God will reward us for faithful service—for lives well-lived. So, we need to put a lot of thought into how we live our lives.

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That starts with establishing guiding principles. If we know the principles we want to live by, we can shape our decision-making, our interactions with others, our priorities, and our daily routines to fit those principles. As believers, principles such as godliness, obedience, integrity, and faithfulness should be at the top of our list.

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We embrace godliness by staying close to the Lord through prayer and Bible study, working to understand His ways and His will. We embrace obedience by following His commands, especially when it’s difficult to do. We embrace integrity by living by godly principles—when people are watching and when they aren’t. We embrace faithfulness by seeking to grow every day in our relationship with the Lord.

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A life well-lived is one in which we recognize and welcome God’s chosen path for us. After Jesus’ resurrection, He appeared to the apostle Peter to restore Peter after the disciple had denied knowing Him. During their conversation, Jesus revealed to Peter that he would die for his faith. Peter pointed to the apostle John and asked, “What about him, Lord?” (John 21:21—nlt).

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Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me” (verse 22—nlt). In other words, don’t worry about what God has planned for someone else; focus on what He has planned for you.

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Celebrate the resources God has blessed you with. Use the spiritual gifts He’s given you. Blaze the trails He’s laid out for you. Make a difference in the lives of people in your orbit. Grow in your relationship with Him, in your own way and at your own pace. Prioritize the things that matter; let go of the things that don’t. Understand your weaknesses so that you can resist the temptations that are aimed at them. Make the most of your strengths. That’s what a well-lived life looks like.

 

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~ How can you live a well–lived life? Give it some thought. Ok. Now, pray and ask the Lord to help you live your life in a way that honors and is pleasing to Him

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(You can find most of the devotions posted on our site at www.crosswalk.com/devotionals)

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* If you cannot attend Church, and have a tithe or offering you would like to give, please mail to:     
Cornerstone Bible Church, P.O. Box 454, Hastings, MN 55033

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God bless your faithfulness.

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