10.21.2007
2.15.2007
Direction
Well it seems as if God has yet again surprised me. I don't know why I continue to be surprised...I should just expect surprise(of course that would ruin the surprise!).
Upon leaving youth ministry in Colorado, I sought God as to what He had for me next. I almost became a Young Adult pastor in Chicago, looked for other youth positions, and ended up overseeing Construction in AZ. Hmmm, not what I was expecting. Today, I find myself the Outreach Pastor. I can not think of anyone less experienced or under qualified for the job. But yet, I recall that somehow God likes to show His glory through weak vessels!
1 Corinthians 1:27
Upon leaving youth ministry in Colorado, I sought God as to what He had for me next. I almost became a Young Adult pastor in Chicago, looked for other youth positions, and ended up overseeing Construction in AZ. Hmmm, not what I was expecting. Today, I find myself the Outreach Pastor. I can not think of anyone less experienced or under qualified for the job. But yet, I recall that somehow God likes to show His glory through weak vessels!
1 Corinthians 1:27
27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society4.21.2006
10.13.2005
Our Longings
I long for things, such as the new iPod video or a 40' sailboat.
I long for relationships, my wife and deep friendships.
I long for God.
Most of the time I get the order mixed up. Things, people, then God; or people, things, then God. Sometimes I get it right and God comes first. If I mess up the order of things, then I end up taking from people and things to fill up my life and feel good, even to feel good about God. i.e. The satisfaction people give me make me feel better about God, after all He has provided those relationships and things (my justification for seeking satisfaction outside of God's provision). But if I get it right and seek God first, and really that is just Him seeking me out, then I am able to give to others and to give away things. I wonder how I seek relationship with God. Do I relate to Him best through experiencing and seeing His creation? No, because again that only allows me to take from His creation (things and people). And really, His creation only holds me without excuse (Rom. 2) although His glory is clearly seen in the people and things He has created! I know Him best by responding in faith to the good news preached to me (Heb. 4:2) God uses His word in my life to pierce me to the soul (v. 12) and fulfill my longings.
I will continue in the things I have learned from His word and Has led me to salvation through faith in Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:14-15) and pass them on to others (2 Tim 2:2) And maybe if we end up like those believers in Acts 2 I will end up with a vPod and a sailboat - (just kidding:)
I long for relationships, my wife and deep friendships.
I long for God.
Most of the time I get the order mixed up. Things, people, then God; or people, things, then God. Sometimes I get it right and God comes first. If I mess up the order of things, then I end up taking from people and things to fill up my life and feel good, even to feel good about God. i.e. The satisfaction people give me make me feel better about God, after all He has provided those relationships and things (my justification for seeking satisfaction outside of God's provision). But if I get it right and seek God first, and really that is just Him seeking me out, then I am able to give to others and to give away things. I wonder how I seek relationship with God. Do I relate to Him best through experiencing and seeing His creation? No, because again that only allows me to take from His creation (things and people). And really, His creation only holds me without excuse (Rom. 2) although His glory is clearly seen in the people and things He has created! I know Him best by responding in faith to the good news preached to me (Heb. 4:2) God uses His word in my life to pierce me to the soul (v. 12) and fulfill my longings.
I will continue in the things I have learned from His word and Has led me to salvation through faith in Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:14-15) and pass them on to others (2 Tim 2:2) And maybe if we end up like those believers in Acts 2 I will end up with a vPod and a sailboat - (just kidding:)
10.09.2005
Exciting News!
Did you know that Prescott, AZ has an In and Out Burger? What is the world coming to?
10.01.2005
Ravi Z.
I was listening to a podcast of Ravi 'Let my people think' and he makes me never want to watch T.V. I need to think and talk more, and watch less!
9.25.2005
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