These are just some random thoughts...mainly for me. Some brought about by my friends/family and some brought up by reading through the Word.
- Love. Do I truly love? What does love look like?
- Am I living in the past (past accomplishments, responsibilities, ministries, duties, etc) or am I living for today? Living out the passion, gifts He's put inside of me?
- Am I being the part of the body God has designed me to be?
- How can I live an ordinary life when I serve an extraordinary God?
- Don't just live out of old encounters but expect new ones!
- Live in a way where the things of God invade into your everyday life.
- If you don't love...you fail. (ouch!)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Learning
The past few days I've been learning what a pastor is, what the Word says, etc.
I just listened to a great sermon by Mark Driscoll on 1 Peter 5 titled Humble Pastor. Good stuff.
It's been fun to dig into the Word to discover what God has to say on the matter (of what a pastor is) as well as a little study on Spiritual Gifts.
So....what's your thought on the matter?
What does a pastor look like to you? What is his job? What would you expect out of him?
I just listened to a great sermon by Mark Driscoll on 1 Peter 5 titled Humble Pastor. Good stuff.
It's been fun to dig into the Word to discover what God has to say on the matter (of what a pastor is) as well as a little study on Spiritual Gifts.
So....what's your thought on the matter?
What does a pastor look like to you? What is his job? What would you expect out of him?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Be Consumed With The Things of God!!!
Thanks to a good friend of mine, Lora, I have been listening to a new-to-me pastor/preacher...Ketih Daniel. He's an older guy, but man can he bring the word.
As I was listening to his sermon yesterday on Caleb one major theme stuck out to me & just have to share it.
Be Consumed With The Things of God!!!
- Forget allowing your attention to be diverted. Get consumed with what God has for you, what he's called you to....then DO IT.
"Here I am, send me."
- Ask of Him, then receive what He tells/gives you.
- Read, study, memorize scripture. (Keith Daniel is in his 60s and because he asked of God, God has given him the ability to memorize chunks of scripture with ease)
God wants us to be consumed with HIM, His word, and His love. So much so that it's all that comes out of you.
So...that's my new goal. Forget getting consumed with silly drama, "church", work, social life, etc.....I'm praying that GOD will be all that consumes me.
- My conversations ARE going to change.
- My thoughts are going to change.
- The way I spend my time is going to change.
I want GOD to be all that comes out of me. Who cares if I "sound churchy" or whatever.
"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so." - Well, I'm 'saying so'.
As I was listening to his sermon yesterday on Caleb one major theme stuck out to me & just have to share it.
Be Consumed With The Things of God!!!
- Forget allowing your attention to be diverted. Get consumed with what God has for you, what he's called you to....then DO IT.
"Here I am, send me."
- Ask of Him, then receive what He tells/gives you.
- Read, study, memorize scripture. (Keith Daniel is in his 60s and because he asked of God, God has given him the ability to memorize chunks of scripture with ease)
God wants us to be consumed with HIM, His word, and His love. So much so that it's all that comes out of you.
So...that's my new goal. Forget getting consumed with silly drama, "church", work, social life, etc.....I'm praying that GOD will be all that consumes me.
- My conversations ARE going to change.
- My thoughts are going to change.
- The way I spend my time is going to change.
I want GOD to be all that comes out of me. Who cares if I "sound churchy" or whatever.
"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so." - Well, I'm 'saying so'.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
July 4th Celebration
Yesterday was a very productive morning. Nate tackled the yard work(not fun) while Micah and I shopped for things for the party. Walmart was crazy busy. After a bit of resting and cleaning the house, Micah and I went swimming in the rain. I haven't done that in a long time...it was fun.
Kali's mom, Kathy, and her cousin, Mya, came over early last night to talk with Kali on Skype while Brittney and I had to make another trip to the store because I ran out of icing for my cake (which was awesome!).
Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing topped with strawberries and blueberries. yum-o
Nate made dinner for everyone. To me, it was the epitome of an American meal...chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans and collard greens. The food was AMAZING!!!
(Everyone sitting around enjoying the meal)
After dinner...it was firework time. The boys had a grand old time blowing stuff up while the girls and the kiddos played with sparklers and chatted.
All in all it was a great 4th of July, even though two of my girl friends couldn't be here because they are out of the USA.
- - Praying for you girls...can't wait to see you soon.
Kali's mom, Kathy, and her cousin, Mya, came over early last night to talk with Kali on Skype while Brittney and I had to make another trip to the store because I ran out of icing for my cake (which was awesome!).
Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing topped with strawberries and blueberries. yum-o
Nate made dinner for everyone. To me, it was the epitome of an American meal...chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans and collard greens. The food was AMAZING!!!
(Everyone sitting around enjoying the meal)
After dinner...it was firework time. The boys had a grand old time blowing stuff up while the girls and the kiddos played with sparklers and chatted.
All in all it was a great 4th of July, even though two of my girl friends couldn't be here because they are out of the USA.
- - Praying for you girls...can't wait to see you soon.
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