"May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships so that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless every single one of you with anger at injustice, oppression, and the exploitation of people so that you may work for justice and freedom and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain and rejection and starvation and war so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you, yes you, can make a difference in this world so that you can do for Christ what others claim cannot be done.
May God bless with a heart that breaks for the things that break his heart.
May God bless you with a divine tenderness.
May God give you an ear that hears his voice.
May God increase the anointing upon your life, for you have been filled with the same Spirit that raised Christ from the grave.
In Jesus' name we pray... Amen."
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday Musings...
Had a good, but exhausting day at church. I've been preaching through the book of Philemon. Kind of sad to finish this series because it has been one that really spoke to me on a personal level. In fact, all 3 of the sermons in this series were truly directed at me... I just shared them with the church.
Now I have the next 2 Sundays off from preaching. This is a good thing because I will be at Hillsboro Family Camp next week. Then the week after that I'm preaching at the Northmen meeting in Michigan.
What has been up with this weather?!?! I was actually cold this past weekend!
Gearing up to make an announcement at church Sunday about some exciting new things that are heading our way this fall. Praying this transition goes well.
Softball tournament on Tuesday night. Praying for God's intervention. (Ha ha)
Have a great day!
Now I have the next 2 Sundays off from preaching. This is a good thing because I will be at Hillsboro Family Camp next week. Then the week after that I'm preaching at the Northmen meeting in Michigan.
What has been up with this weather?!?! I was actually cold this past weekend!
Gearing up to make an announcement at church Sunday about some exciting new things that are heading our way this fall. Praying this transition goes well.
Softball tournament on Tuesday night. Praying for God's intervention. (Ha ha)
Have a great day!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Delaware Trip Recap...
I've spent the past 2 days in Delaware.
That's right. Delaware.
It's been a great time. Here are the highlights:
Spending time with my dad
Dad was speaking at the Delmarva Family Camp and had asked if I could join him on this trip. So, I flew out to Baltimore on Wednesday morning and he picked me up.
Mark Magee
Mark is the minister at the Lewes Church of Christ. He is a friend and "mentor" to me. I really appreciate the fact that he could make time to meet. It's always great to receive feedback and encouragement from Mark.
5 Guys Burger & Fries
Hands down the best burger place on the planet!!! These juicy, greasy, and delicious burgers are proof that God loves us and wants us to be fulFILLED in life.
Rusty Owens
Rusty was a roommate of mine back in college. He also spoke at the Delmarva Family Camp. I hadn't seen Rusty in probably 4 or 5 years.
Rusty is hilarious. He one time told me that he was going to take my picture, send it to Ethiopia so they would know where all the food had gone.
You gotta love the guy!
Plus I ran into several other people that I know. It's always nice to catch up with old friends.
Well... I'm flying back to Indiana today. Have a great weekend!!
That's right. Delaware.
It's been a great time. Here are the highlights:
Spending time with my dad
Dad was speaking at the Delmarva Family Camp and had asked if I could join him on this trip. So, I flew out to Baltimore on Wednesday morning and he picked me up.
Mark Magee
Mark is the minister at the Lewes Church of Christ. He is a friend and "mentor" to me. I really appreciate the fact that he could make time to meet. It's always great to receive feedback and encouragement from Mark.
5 Guys Burger & FriesHands down the best burger place on the planet!!! These juicy, greasy, and delicious burgers are proof that God loves us and wants us to be fulFILLED in life.
Rusty Owens
Rusty was a roommate of mine back in college. He also spoke at the Delmarva Family Camp. I hadn't seen Rusty in probably 4 or 5 years.
Rusty is hilarious. He one time told me that he was going to take my picture, send it to Ethiopia so they would know where all the food had gone.
You gotta love the guy!
Plus I ran into several other people that I know. It's always nice to catch up with old friends.
Well... I'm flying back to Indiana today. Have a great weekend!!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Purpose in Pain...
If you have been alive for any amount of time you understand that life can hurt.
Sadly, I am often the cause of my pain. I remember being told not to touch a hot stove when I was a child. So what did I do? I touched the stove and burned my hand.
I was no child prodigy.
Many times we want to cry out to God when we experience pain. Often I am tempted to ask "Why?" when going through a difficult time. But then I realize that I am usually the cause of the pain I experience.
I have rebelled.
I have failed to listen to wise counsel.
I have neglected to fulfill my responsibilities.
The result of my decisions is pain.
Kind of depressing isn't it?
The good news is that God can work through our situations. While it requires patience on our part, eventually we can find purpose in the pain.
Our prayer should be for God to use our pain and mold us into the people we should be.
Sadly, I am often the cause of my pain. I remember being told not to touch a hot stove when I was a child. So what did I do? I touched the stove and burned my hand.
I was no child prodigy.
Many times we want to cry out to God when we experience pain. Often I am tempted to ask "Why?" when going through a difficult time. But then I realize that I am usually the cause of the pain I experience.
I have rebelled.
I have failed to listen to wise counsel.
I have neglected to fulfill my responsibilities.
The result of my decisions is pain.
Kind of depressing isn't it?
The good news is that God can work through our situations. While it requires patience on our part, eventually we can find purpose in the pain.
Our prayer should be for God to use our pain and mold us into the people we should be.
Friday, July 10, 2009
My Weekend...
I'm looking forward to this weekend.
I've got some great books to read...
Some good friends to go play golf with...
I'm looking forward to Sunday @ Central...
I've got a softball game on Sunday afternoon...
Small group on Sunday evening...
Yes my friends, this is going to be a good weekend.
I've got some great books to read...
Some good friends to go play golf with...
I'm looking forward to Sunday @ Central...
I've got a softball game on Sunday afternoon...
Small group on Sunday evening...
Yes my friends, this is going to be a good weekend.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
It's 3 AM I must be...
Heading down the stairs of the hotel in Louisville because the alarms are going off!!
At first I thought I was dreaming, but the alarm kept sounding. So we all headed down the steps. When we reached the bottom floor and got outside, hotel security gave us the all clear to head back up to our rooms.
Crazy times in Louisville my friends.
At first I thought I was dreaming, but the alarm kept sounding. So we all headed down the steps. When we reached the bottom floor and got outside, hotel security gave us the all clear to head back up to our rooms.
Crazy times in Louisville my friends.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
At the North American Christian Convention...
Arrived in Louisville today for the NACC. The first main session tonight was really good. However, I think the best part is seeing friends from different parts of the country.
It should be a good week.
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