It’s the end of one of those weeks I would much rather forget. I couldn’t wait to get to this day… FRIDAY!!! It’s way too easy to get lost in a terrible, no good, rotten week. It’s been one of those week were you begin to think, “I don’t think things could get worse!” Then [...]
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I haven’t asked the question in awhile: How are you doing with your Read through the Bible for 2009? Are you on task with your goal for the year? Have you begun to develop a healthy habit in reading the Bible? I hope so! The past several weeks have been tough for me. My routine [...]
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, VisionHave 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 [...]
God’s call…
Posted: February 2, 2009 in Calling, Faith, Obedience, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual GrowthThese words by Oswald Chambers always seem to stir my mind and my heart. Everyone is not called to preach. But we are all “called” to serve the Lord with the gifts that we have been given. Once someone begins to hear that call, a suffering worthy of the name of Christ is produced. Suddenly, [...]
Bloom 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 [...]
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 [...]
A time of waiting…
Posted: January 4, 2009 in Calling, Confidence, Conversation with God, Dreams, Focus, Future, Oswald Chambers, Vision, WaitingI can’t state it any better than Oswald Chambers. My words I have tried to put together are worthless to go with this quote. So, I’ll just let Chambers do the talking. There are times when you can’t understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, [...]
In the words of David, “…Keep your mouth shut and let your heart do the talking…” (Psalm 4:4). While proclaiming the Kingdom of God John the Baptist stated, “Change your life God’s kingdom is here.” (Matthew 3:2). John went on to say, “It’s your life that must change not your skin.” (Matthew 3:8). At the [...]
What would life be like if…
Posted: December 23, 2008 in Bible Reading, Christmas, Hope, Oswald ChambersHave you ever wondered what life be like without Jesus? Think about it for a moment… What would life be like if the birth of Jesus had not taken place 2000 years ago? The world would be an unbelievably different place today had the birth of Jesus not taken place. I can’t imagine what life would [...]
