Have you ever ridden the log ride at Six Flags or at some other park? Lately my life has seemed much like I am riding a log ride (just not as fun). My life is in motion bumping up against the parameters (or shall I say the principles) of life. All the while, I know there is a destination [...]
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Can you see what God is doing?
Posted: May 24, 2009 in Calling, Confidence, Faith, Fear, Focus, Grace, Holy Spirit, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, VisionBloom where you are planted…
Posted: January 30, 2009 in Calling, Conversation with God, Discipleship, Faith, Oswald Chambers, Random Thoughts, Trusting God…but don’t be surprised if where you are planted is in a nursery. I used to lead a landscaping company when I lived in Albuquerque. It was a great experience and it was an awesome opportunity to work for my friend there. I learned a lot during that time of my life. While working there I would [...]
I give you my life…
Posted: January 27, 2009 in Derek Webb, Dreams, Future, Hope, Obedience, Oswald Chambers, Trials and Testing, Trusting GodI give you my life and all that I am – But what have I to give – So I hand you a candid photograph of this little boy – ’cause I have nothing to my name – But I can give you that. (Derek Webb, “Somewhere North”). Photo taken while I was in Seminary [...]
Get to know God
Posted: January 9, 2009 in Bible Reading, Faith, Hope, Psalms, Trials and Testing, Trusting GodI came across this passage this last year. Lori saw that I underlined it in my Bible while she was reading tonight and brought it back to my attention. “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God, ”I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if [...]
Why all the fear?
Posted: January 8, 2009 in Bible Reading, Calling, Confidence, Conversation with God, Faith, Fear, Memories, Oswald Chambers, Psalms, The Bible, Trusting GodI recall sitting in my bedroom on Walnut Dr. It was summer. I think I was 19 years old. I knew what God was wanting to do with me at the time. I knew what He was calling me to do. I knew what He was preparing. But I had this fear of stepping out [...]
Crossroads
Posted: December 13, 2008 in Bible Reading, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Movies, The Bible, Trusting God, VisionAre you familiar with the ending to the movie “Cast Away”? Tom Hanks is standing there in the middle of this intersection in the middle of Nowhere, TX. As far as he can see in all directions is nothing – yet he has been given the gift of life to be lived another day. How would [...]
2009: A Look Forward – in Your eyes
Posted: December 6, 2008 in Confidence, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Oswald Chambers, Peter Gabriel, Psalms, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting God, Vision, WorshipHope as defined by Dictionary.com as a noun is wrapped up in “feelings.” But as a verb: To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence. To believe, desire, or trust. Hebrews 10:19-25, So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood [...]
A sad face is good for the heart
Posted: November 29, 2008 in Bible Reading, Bible Study, Christian Music, Faith, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting GodI received a comment from my “Are you hungry?” post. Instead of posting a lengthy comment there I have decided to write one here. The question posted was, “Is it possible to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sad at the same time?” There were several thoughts that came to mind as I read [...]
Trust
Posted: November 25, 2008 in Bible Reading, Confidence, Fear, Forgiveness, Psalms, Random Thoughts, Trust, Trusting GodAfter reading a passage in Psalms and reflecting on some things in and around my life – I have begun some evaluation. These are some random questions I began to ask myself: Who do I trust? Why? Do I trust anyone with everything about me? Or do I pick and choose certain people depending on the circumstance? [...]
Finding help in a time of trouble
Posted: October 29, 2008 in Conversation with God, Faith, Obedience, Prayer, Psalms, Spiritual Growth, Trust, Trusting GodPsalm 50 is on my mind as I lay in the bed. So I just got up to read it. I am troubled. I have prayed and prayed and prayed tonight. Throughout the day. For weeks I’ve desired to not worry my prayers to God. Tonight I am asking God to allow me to breakthrough [...]