So we have a heartbeat out there. I like it when you voice your opinion. I will say that since this is my blog that I am always right :-)!!
Are you fired up? Are you ready to go? Its my prayer for you that God would infect you, that He would inhabit you, that He would mess you up!!!! He is constantly stretching me and showing me His new mercies everyday. I am in an awesome place right now.
Wednesday morning me and the kids went with Lori for the ultrasound and I am happy to announce that we are having another son. Sid was so excited. Lillie wanted a little sister, but I think she is happy knowing she will be the only princess in our family, except for Aunt Amy. We are very excited!
One Prayer is awesome. Craig Groeschel the one behind this awesome movement of God. They have over 1300 churches from 20 different countries representing 750,000 believers. They have come together for a historic unification of God's people. Here is the link that you can learn a little about it. Around here you have Newspring in Anderson and Elevation in Charlotte. I think there are more in Anderson, but I don't know for sure, but what an awesome idea. Props to Craig for running with the idea that God gave him. I wish we had screens so we could be a part of it. Here is the link to watch Craig is his first broadcast message.
Have a Blessed Day!!!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Say What You Need To Say
I have finally gotten an ipod!!!! I know that this may not seem like a big deal to y'all, but I absolutely love it. As you regulars know I enjoy listening to preachers on the radio and it seems they are always getting interrupted by phone calls, sales calls, or lunch. Know thanks to podcast, I can download all my favorite preachers sermons and just pause or rewind and listen to something again. I love it!!! Not too mention I am a music lover and have all my favorite music on this little device smaller than a uno card. Technology rocks!
So onto my title for today's blog. I have just finished watching The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Great movie, and they have video in the special features with John Mayer and the song "Say". This song along with the messages I have been downloading all have the same theme...we need to speak up!
Why is it that the people who disagree always get there point across and the ones who agree remain silent? Why do churches split? Why do people care more about the color of the carpet than the lost people around them going to hell? Why do we have to look the part, but inside we look like hell? Why does everyone tip toe through the tulips of religion? Why do we act like we have it together on Sunday morning? What exactly does a Christian look like? Have you ever asked God what purpose He had for you when He formed you in the womb? What would happen if we got fired up? What if we allowed God to use us? What if we accepted the fact that its not about us? What if we layed down traditions and picked up a neighbor on the way to church? Why is the largest demographic leaving the church 22 - 39 year olds?
I think its time we say what we need to say and ask the questions we need to ask!! Who are you letting influence you? Do you have catalyst of courage talking to you or the peons of pessimism? Where are you this morning?
I am serious about all this, these are good questions to ask yourself. And this is for all churches and for all Christians. I think it is time for us to stand up and be the people God has not only called us to be, but created us to be. I'm ready to charge hell's gates with a water pistol! Do you ever get this sense of urgency? I like it, but it is sometimes hard to stay there, you lay it all out there like I just did and somebody says "now just calm down big fella... or wait a minute you can't just say those things...or we have to treat people like a flower." I'm done with it, because the only person I have to answer to is God, and as long as I'm in line with scripture I ain't skeered no more! God is bigger than you and He is my body guard.
Thank you to Steven Furtick, pastor at Elevation church in Charlotte, for the inspiration behind this entry. I hope to encourage and not enrage all who read this, and I look forward to our journey as we daily strive to not only let Jesus shine through us, but to lead us. Are you following Him?
Have a Blessed Day!!!
So onto my title for today's blog. I have just finished watching The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Great movie, and they have video in the special features with John Mayer and the song "Say". This song along with the messages I have been downloading all have the same theme...we need to speak up!
Why is it that the people who disagree always get there point across and the ones who agree remain silent? Why do churches split? Why do people care more about the color of the carpet than the lost people around them going to hell? Why do we have to look the part, but inside we look like hell? Why does everyone tip toe through the tulips of religion? Why do we act like we have it together on Sunday morning? What exactly does a Christian look like? Have you ever asked God what purpose He had for you when He formed you in the womb? What would happen if we got fired up? What if we allowed God to use us? What if we accepted the fact that its not about us? What if we layed down traditions and picked up a neighbor on the way to church? Why is the largest demographic leaving the church 22 - 39 year olds?
I think its time we say what we need to say and ask the questions we need to ask!! Who are you letting influence you? Do you have catalyst of courage talking to you or the peons of pessimism? Where are you this morning?
I am serious about all this, these are good questions to ask yourself. And this is for all churches and for all Christians. I think it is time for us to stand up and be the people God has not only called us to be, but created us to be. I'm ready to charge hell's gates with a water pistol! Do you ever get this sense of urgency? I like it, but it is sometimes hard to stay there, you lay it all out there like I just did and somebody says "now just calm down big fella... or wait a minute you can't just say those things...or we have to treat people like a flower." I'm done with it, because the only person I have to answer to is God, and as long as I'm in line with scripture I ain't skeered no more! God is bigger than you and He is my body guard.
Thank you to Steven Furtick, pastor at Elevation church in Charlotte, for the inspiration behind this entry. I hope to encourage and not enrage all who read this, and I look forward to our journey as we daily strive to not only let Jesus shine through us, but to lead us. Are you following Him?
Have a Blessed Day!!!
Monday, June 09, 2008
Life Gets in the Way
I have been away for quite some time. Probably the longest since I have been doing this. I will admit to you that I have fallen in the trap that too many of us fall into! You know what I'm talking about don't you. You have every intention of doing something, but if it is hard or will take away from your personal time, or inconvenience you at all - well then it turns into a hindrance. Am I right? You know I am!
No matter what the task it all starts with a thought, but putting that thought into action is a totally different story. It takes work and effort...two necessary traits that are missing in today's world. I'll give you a great example: everywhere I go people are complaining about gas prices, but everyone is still driving. No one has traded in the auto for a palomino. We are complainers by birth. It has been around since the beginning. Look at Adam in the garden, he blamed Eve and then she blamed the snake. 12 The Man said, "The Woman you gave me as a companion, she gave me fruit from the tree, and, yes, I ate it." 13 God said to the Woman, "What is this that you've done?" "The serpent seduced me," she said, "and I ate."
Gen 3:12-13 (MSG) We have gotten good at not taking responsibility for our actions.
I have so many ideas for the blog everyday and it is always on my mind. I'll see a bumper sticker on a passing car, a church sign, hear a sermon, or just get a thought, but the follow through is just lacking. All I can say is life just gets in the way. I love writing here, because it's a great release and I give all the glory to God for everything, and yes even when life gets in the way. Hope to catch y'all reading this and I hope to be back soon.
Have a Blessed Day!!!
No matter what the task it all starts with a thought, but putting that thought into action is a totally different story. It takes work and effort...two necessary traits that are missing in today's world. I'll give you a great example: everywhere I go people are complaining about gas prices, but everyone is still driving. No one has traded in the auto for a palomino. We are complainers by birth. It has been around since the beginning. Look at Adam in the garden, he blamed Eve and then she blamed the snake. 12 The Man said, "The Woman you gave me as a companion, she gave me fruit from the tree, and, yes, I ate it." 13 God said to the Woman, "What is this that you've done?" "The serpent seduced me," she said, "and I ate."
Gen 3:12-13 (MSG) We have gotten good at not taking responsibility for our actions.
I have so many ideas for the blog everyday and it is always on my mind. I'll see a bumper sticker on a passing car, a church sign, hear a sermon, or just get a thought, but the follow through is just lacking. All I can say is life just gets in the way. I love writing here, because it's a great release and I give all the glory to God for everything, and yes even when life gets in the way. Hope to catch y'all reading this and I hope to be back soon.
Have a Blessed Day!!!
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