Faith Mountain

11/08/2024

Selfish to Selfless

Our default setting is selfishness.

Don’t believe it? Try hanging out with a toddler for a day.

Toddlers want what they want, and they want it now. Toddlers will fight (and sometimes bite) to maintain dominion over their prized possessions. Toddlers have little concern for schedules, agendas, or perfectly white walls.

The good news about toddlers—and people in general—is that they have the capacity to change into selfless people as they grow. But, if toddlers aren’t lovingly redirected and taught how to consider others, that selfishness will continue.

So if we’re naturally self-centered humans, how do we train our minds not to default to selfishness?

The Bible encourages us to model our lives after Jesus…

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3‬-5 ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus didn’t leverage His authority for personal advantage—power, pleasure, control, or comfort—but took on the nature of a servant.

Jesus spent His time investing in others.
Jesus focused His attention on helping others.
Jesus gave up His own life for others.

If you find yourself becoming self-obsessed, self-indulgent, or even a little self-righteous, consider asking God for His help.

- Ask Him to help you see people the way He does.
- Ask Him to use any knowledge you gain to love Him and serve others.
- Ask Him to put opportunities in your path to lead others toward Him.
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The Word of God, the Holy Spirit, and relationships with other believers are what refines our hearts. And with God’s help, we can change our tendency from living selfishly into living selflessly.

11/07/2024

Book Your stays for Next year. Call today 304 364-4019

10/31/2024

Out of This World

For thousands of years, people have gathered around campfires and peered into the night’s sky, studying the stars.

Now, thanks to telescopes and satellites and advances in modern technology, we’ve uncovered more about God’s celestial creation than ever before: diverse planets, interstellar dust, mysterious black holes, and billions of other galaxies.

What we’ve discovered, however, is not new to God. It’s the very same heavens and the very same earth that He spoke into existence at the very beginning of time. And though we’ve only scratched the surface on what’s still to be discovered, the vastness of the heavens and the brilliance of its design beckons both humility and worship.

In Psalm 8, David wrote:

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” ‭‭
Psalm ‭8:3-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The same God who hung the sun, moon, and stars in the sky also created us. He created you. It’s mystifying to think that He considers us His prized creations.

Like David, this should humble us and compel us to worship.

Who are we, after all, to be loved, chosen, and redeemed—especially when we don’t deserve it? Who are we, when we consider the magnificence of our Creator, to be made in His image? Who are we that God is mindful of us? Who are we that He cares for the details of our lives?

We are His people. His children. We belong to Him.

So today, let’s trust in our creative, compassionate, and loving God. He is where we’ll put our confidence. He is where we’ll put our hope.

10/30/2024

Faith Mountain will remain open throughout December and January. To reserve a winter retreat, please contact us today. Consider escaping to our tranquil getaway for a Christmas vacation. We provide serene and relaxing accommodations ideal for family bonding or unwinding. Our cottages will be festively decorated, capturing the Christmas spirit. Call 304-364-4019 to book. Rates start at $99 per night.

10/18/2024

Faith Mountain Retreat is ready for you to book your next Vacation or even your next Mission Trip. Call today 304 304-364-4019

10/05/2024

Faith Mountain is now booking for next year. If your youth group is seeking a mission trip opportunity, consider Faith Mountain. Similarly, women's and men's groups are also invited to explore this option.
If your a family just wantimg a vacatjon
Call today 304-364-4019.

10/04/2024

Galatians 5:22-23 KJV
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

https://bible.com/bible/1/gal.5.22-23.KJV

10/01/2024

Call and book your getaway today. 304-364-4019

Call now to connect with business.

09/24/2024

Come and suport a family own business. Lots of Discounts and lots of new stuff. We have Cabinets, Vanitys, sinks and tubs and shower inserts. Lots of new title. At 5 or 10 a box.

09/23/2024

Experience serene relaxation at Faith Mountain Retreat! We offer a 2-bedroom cottage perfect for escapes. Features include 1 bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, and cozy living room. Additionally, our group house accommodates 30 for corporate events, family reunions, or social gatherings.

09/23/2024

We still have some openings for October and November. For our Group house and for our cottages.

08/21/2024

Matthew 6:33 KJV
[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.6.33.KJV

08/20/2024

Joel 2:12-13 KJV
[12] Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: [13] and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

https://bible.com/bible/1/jol.2.12-13.KJV

08/14/2024

AMEN

08/04/2024

Faith Mountain had another youth working hard in our community. We had VBS and it was fun and it was Hot. But boy was it a blessing to see God work at hand. Thank you to Oriville Church for all your hard work.