I’ve been training for a half-marathon (13.1 mi) in Kansas City October 15. I won’t lie the training is tough but I’ve been looking forward to the run. I also planned to use the run to raise money for a Project Partner mission trip.
I’m going to China in November to see Yin Lee’s school. Please take a minute and check out this video and you can get the idea behind why we want to help: http://projectpartner.org/Give/help-rebuild-yin-lees-school.html For some reason the hyperlink manager is not working. I’m sorry.
This week I’m working on a writing project that will turn into a book, messages series and group studies. It’s target is those in our Indian Creek community who need to find their way back to God and those who are new who need to become like Christ. Through the book I will work the reader through our framework of Sent: to love God, love people and live out the love of Jesus. I want to contrast the life we naturally know, which is a self-directed life, with the …
If you are a planter or a high capacity leader you are no doubt wired to storm the gates of hell with a squirt gun at times. Don’t forget that the battle that rages around setting people free is a life and death one that has been going on since creation. Many really strong, godly leaders have taken on a lot of fire from the enemy.
Yesterday I had the privilege of standing at the bedside of a man who took his last breath on earth and his first step in heaven. It is a holy moment. On this side I found myself wanting to breathe for him.
Giving God the Stiff Arm I was out on a run recently using the time to think and pray. I was reflecting on some choices I made recently that didn’t turn out so great. My thoughts were part lament and part confession when God got my attention.
Today is the anniversary of my spiritual birthday. Here’s how it happened. I was in another church service where my Dad was speaking.
I have a nearly two year old grandson named Landon. It is pure joy to keep him at Papa’s and Nana’s most Fridays. I actually regularly take my day off now!
This has been quite the week. Last Saturday people around the nation alternatelyheld their breath concerning the end of the world prophecies (probably not thatmany) and then laughed about the audacity of anyone who would make the claim toknow once past midnight. That was Saturday.
Planting Seeds This will encourage you who are planting a lot of seed but not yet seeing all the fruit for which you hope. Some of it may come in ways that you don’t even imagine. Here’s one way that happened for me.