Word of the Day
Last night I was reminded again about how answered prayer often works. I know that many people have prayed for rain in the area. I myself have prayed for rain to water my brown patch of yard and turn it green again. But last night, when the rain did come, all I could think about was the thunder and lightning. I turned off my computer in fear before I was able to write this very blog. But as the clouds cleared and I woke up this morning, I realized how our prayers have been answered. Many times we pray, but we are afraid of the answer. The lightning comes, the thunder roars. I am reminded of Elisha, who prayed that God would defeat the priests of Baal. When God did defeat and destroy them, Elisha found himself running for his life, and giving up all hope. In the midst of answered prayer, Elisha found himself scared for his life. I hope we can realize that sometimes God has to flash the lightning and pound the thunder, but in the end, the clouds will part, our prayers will be answered, and God will still be God.
What's Up
Training - training - and more training. School starts on Monday and I am looking forward to getting started. I work until 4pm everyday this week and even later some days as I try to get the room together. It is a busy time - but a blessed time! I am getting more rest, feeling more confident, and feeling more purposed! God is good!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Aug 4th
Word of the Day
Sometimes it is the little things in life that makes all the difference in the world. I am reminded again this week that little acts of kindness go such a very long way. You never know who is looking or the difference you can make by just doing a simple little act. Sometimes, it is nothing more than your presence that changes everything. Sometimes, it is making the best of a bad situation. We should try to continue to shine our light every chance we get. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light under a bushel - let it shine!
What's up
This week is all about high school training. I have been working hard to keep up. We had a great men's breakfast last Saturday. We are gearing up for the start of school and are already seeing an increase in children in our ministries! God is Good!
Sometimes it is the little things in life that makes all the difference in the world. I am reminded again this week that little acts of kindness go such a very long way. You never know who is looking or the difference you can make by just doing a simple little act. Sometimes, it is nothing more than your presence that changes everything. Sometimes, it is making the best of a bad situation. We should try to continue to shine our light every chance we get. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light under a bushel - let it shine!
What's up
This week is all about high school training. I have been working hard to keep up. We had a great men's breakfast last Saturday. We are gearing up for the start of school and are already seeing an increase in children in our ministries! God is Good!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
July 28
Word of the Day
Daniel had to have faith. That we know for sure. He had faith when he went to the lion's dens. But his faith started way before then. He had faith when he knew that the king issued the decree not allowing anyone to bow except to him. Daniel knew what was going on. Daniel knew the consequences. But Daniel knew his God. Daniel, in faith, continued to do what he knew what was right - day by day. Sometimes life is like that. Sometimes faith is just in getting up each morning, and doing what the Lord wants you to do. Day in, day out.
What's up
This week I started ramping up on the school work. I had classes all day Mon and Tues and will work at the lab Wed and Thursday. Next week I will be attending seminars all week long. We have a men's breakfast this Saturday and lots of visiting and ministry on my schedule. Tell every man you know to come and join us for a new study with Tony Dungee. God is moving as I live His Will day in, day out.
Daniel had to have faith. That we know for sure. He had faith when he went to the lion's dens. But his faith started way before then. He had faith when he knew that the king issued the decree not allowing anyone to bow except to him. Daniel knew what was going on. Daniel knew the consequences. But Daniel knew his God. Daniel, in faith, continued to do what he knew what was right - day by day. Sometimes life is like that. Sometimes faith is just in getting up each morning, and doing what the Lord wants you to do. Day in, day out.
What's up
This week I started ramping up on the school work. I had classes all day Mon and Tues and will work at the lab Wed and Thursday. Next week I will be attending seminars all week long. We have a men's breakfast this Saturday and lots of visiting and ministry on my schedule. Tell every man you know to come and join us for a new study with Tony Dungee. God is moving as I live His Will day in, day out.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
July 23
Word of the Day
Today I ran with the Faith Chasers - well actually I walked more than I ran! I watched my daughter and others who are 10 years my juniors take off down the street as I helplessly tried to keep pace. There was no chance, not even from the start. As I ran, I momentarily thought to myself, oh to be young and in shape again. But, then I realized, would I really go back. Would I really want to start all over again. Nah, probably not. The wisdom, the experience, the way the Lord has looked after me. It is all worth the age. I realized it is not in the speed that you run, but that your out there. Your still on the road, taking it one step at a time. Breathe in, breathe out. God wants us to take life one breathe at a time!
What's up
Today was a long day of work. I am looking forward to taking tomorrow off. I am amazed at how God continues to bless. The ministries at the church are growing - and we are still in July. Ministries usually don't start growing until the end of August. But God is faithful. I have great leaders who are doing awesome jobs. I need to tell them this more.
Today I ran with the Faith Chasers - well actually I walked more than I ran! I watched my daughter and others who are 10 years my juniors take off down the street as I helplessly tried to keep pace. There was no chance, not even from the start. As I ran, I momentarily thought to myself, oh to be young and in shape again. But, then I realized, would I really go back. Would I really want to start all over again. Nah, probably not. The wisdom, the experience, the way the Lord has looked after me. It is all worth the age. I realized it is not in the speed that you run, but that your out there. Your still on the road, taking it one step at a time. Breathe in, breathe out. God wants us to take life one breathe at a time!
What's up
Today was a long day of work. I am looking forward to taking tomorrow off. I am amazed at how God continues to bless. The ministries at the church are growing - and we are still in July. Ministries usually don't start growing until the end of August. But God is faithful. I have great leaders who are doing awesome jobs. I need to tell them this more.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
July 21
Word of the Day
Sometimes making the right choice in the Lord is very difficult. Many times we are not really sure what the right choice is. It gets even more confusing when our choice affects others. I am reminded of Paul when in 1 Timothy it says that he actually turned two people over to Satan. How difficult a decision that must have been. Somewhere along the line, Paul had to make a choice of allowing the hurts of many people to continue, or to turn over two people over to Satan. What a difficult decision! I guess it would be the same as a military commander would have to make. The choice to lose people in the hope of saving others. Wow! That is tough. Living in an imperfect world sometimes puts us in no-win situations. So what are we to do? Ask God, follow His direction, and know that God will work the rest out. We need to make our decisions based on God, based on what is best for everyone involved, and keep our motives and hearts pure. We don't know what happened to the individuals in Pauls case. We can only hope they found thier way back to Christ before it was too late.
This Week
This week I will be working at the lab all day on Thursday. The rest of the week is pretty normal. All the family is gone and vacations are over, so now it is time to really hunker down and get to work. I went to Amarillo today and bought the next Men's ministries study for the men's breakfast on August 1. I am very excited about it. Things have been going great and I can't wait to see what God is going to do next!
Sometimes making the right choice in the Lord is very difficult. Many times we are not really sure what the right choice is. It gets even more confusing when our choice affects others. I am reminded of Paul when in 1 Timothy it says that he actually turned two people over to Satan. How difficult a decision that must have been. Somewhere along the line, Paul had to make a choice of allowing the hurts of many people to continue, or to turn over two people over to Satan. What a difficult decision! I guess it would be the same as a military commander would have to make. The choice to lose people in the hope of saving others. Wow! That is tough. Living in an imperfect world sometimes puts us in no-win situations. So what are we to do? Ask God, follow His direction, and know that God will work the rest out. We need to make our decisions based on God, based on what is best for everyone involved, and keep our motives and hearts pure. We don't know what happened to the individuals in Pauls case. We can only hope they found thier way back to Christ before it was too late.
This Week
This week I will be working at the lab all day on Thursday. The rest of the week is pretty normal. All the family is gone and vacations are over, so now it is time to really hunker down and get to work. I went to Amarillo today and bought the next Men's ministries study for the men's breakfast on August 1. I am very excited about it. Things have been going great and I can't wait to see what God is going to do next!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
June 25th
Word of the day
In the Bible, scholars have noted certain passages as watershed passages. These passages are passages that seems very boring or repetitive. But right after these passages, there is usually something very profound or exciting. I belive life can sometimes give us watershed experiences. Times in our life when things are not going well. Times where things are difficult, boring, or seemingly redundant. But then bang! Something exciting is just around the corner. If you are in a difficult time right now - hold on. God may be sending you something you never expected - it is just around the corner.
What's up
Today I was able to spray the parking lot for weeds - talk about a boring and redundant experience! Elena and I will be going on a date to Amarillo tomorrow night! I am looking forward to the weekend as I know God will be answering prayers on Sunday!
In the Bible, scholars have noted certain passages as watershed passages. These passages are passages that seems very boring or repetitive. But right after these passages, there is usually something very profound or exciting. I belive life can sometimes give us watershed experiences. Times in our life when things are not going well. Times where things are difficult, boring, or seemingly redundant. But then bang! Something exciting is just around the corner. If you are in a difficult time right now - hold on. God may be sending you something you never expected - it is just around the corner.
What's up
Today I was able to spray the parking lot for weeds - talk about a boring and redundant experience! Elena and I will be going on a date to Amarillo tomorrow night! I am looking forward to the weekend as I know God will be answering prayers on Sunday!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
June 23
Word of the Day
Father's day is a great time to reconnect with family and look at what is most important in your life. I hope each of you had a great time on father's day. Your family is so important. Many times we forget the things that are important, and concentrate on the things that aren't. Another very important thing in life is the time we spend with our heavenly Father. Again, it seems as this time is sacrificed for things that seem more important at the time, but in reality, are much less important.
What's up
My house is empty now. Quite a difference from having many people around and going all the way down to two. This has already been a productive week at church and I am looking forward to the week ahead.
Father's day is a great time to reconnect with family and look at what is most important in your life. I hope each of you had a great time on father's day. Your family is so important. Many times we forget the things that are important, and concentrate on the things that aren't. Another very important thing in life is the time we spend with our heavenly Father. Again, it seems as this time is sacrificed for things that seem more important at the time, but in reality, are much less important.
What's up
My house is empty now. Quite a difference from having many people around and going all the way down to two. This has already been a productive week at church and I am looking forward to the week ahead.
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