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Help!
You know what? I can't do it on my own. I have been trying to develop some habits and disciplines for some time now to no avail. I've given myself pep-talks; I've created a "personal productivity scaffold"; I've set alarms; I've setup automatic e-mails; I've had an …
Fasting
Today I sensed the Holy Spirit poking me to make a commitment. A couple of years ago, God impressed a number on my heart and I came to understand that number to be the number of weeks that He wanted me to fast that year. This year, I haven't heard any numbers. All I …
Optimism
Today, I realized that I haven't been very optimistic in some of my thinking. I sometimes tend to be overly critical of situations that I don't agree with. God had a great idea today... be critical of myself. As we worshiped God this morning I heard God say that …
Help!
You know what? I can't do it on my own. I have been trying to develop some habits and disciplines for some time now to no avail. I've given myself pep-talks; I've created a "personal productivity scaffold"; I've set alarms; I've setup automatic e-mails; I've had an …
Priorities
As I've continued to reorganize my life I've uncovered an important fact: I overcommit myself! Sitting in a Starbucks today, I jotted down a few of the things that I have to do every week. These are the priorities that define my day-to-day life and schedule. Here's …
Optimism
Today, I realized that I haven't been very optimistic in some of my thinking. I sometimes tend to be overly critical of situations that I don't agree with. God had a great idea today... be critical of myself. As we worshiped God this morning I heard God say that …
Life Management
Sorry that I haven't posted for- WHA!!! Nearly a week?!?!?! Like I said, sorry it's been so long. I've been a little swamped with getting ready for school, helping to launch new small groups at Lighthouse, getting Alex ready for her driving test, and just doing my …
Hermeneutics...
That is my first class this coming semester at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. I am very excited... and slightly freaked out after looking over the syllabi for this and my other classes. One of the things I look forward to most about this new endeavor is learning more …
Punishment
Ruth, Sam, Alex, and I are flying to Colorado Springs this afternoon to visit Ruth's brother Marshall and coming back on Monday. We've been packing and finishing up last minute items that we have to get done before next week (since Alex starts school on Tuesday. It's …
Priorities
As I've continued to reorganize my life I've uncovered an important fact: I overcommit myself! Sitting in a Starbucks today, I jotted down a few of the things that I have to do every week. These are the priorities that define my day-to-day life and schedule. Here's …
Life Management
Sorry that I haven't posted for- WHA!!! Nearly a week?!?!?! Like I said, sorry it's been so long. I've been a little swamped with getting ready for school, helping to launch new small groups at Lighthouse, getting Alex ready for her driving test, and just doing my …
Theological Summit Today!
Today I am attending the Theological Summit at Winebrenner. This is my my "first day" at school and I am so stoked, nervous, and stoked again! All afternoon and evening we'll be hearing lectures and doing small group discussions on one question: "What is conversion?" …
Theological Summit Today!
Today I am attending the Theological Summit at Winebrenner. This is my my "first day" at school and I am so stoked, nervous, and stoked again! All afternoon and evening we'll be hearing lectures and doing small group discussions on one question: "What is conversion?" …
Punishment
Ruth, Sam, Alex, and I are flying to Colorado Springs this afternoon to visit Ruth's brother Marshall and coming back on Monday. We've been packing and finishing up last minute items that we have to get done before next week (since Alex starts school on Tuesday. It's …
Colorado!
We have been loving it here in Colorado Springs! It is so beautiful and you can't help but worship God when you see these beautiful mountains, valleys, and hillsides. Wow!!! The picture above is of Pikes Peak. Today, we attended New Life Church and heard their new …
Colorado!
We have been loving it here in Colorado Springs! It is so beautiful and you can't help but worship God when you see these beautiful mountains, valleys, and hillsides. Wow!!! The picture above is of Pikes Peak. Today, we attended New Life Church and heard their new …
Exhausted...
I am just absolutely exhausted today. For some reason, I am not able to shake all of things that need done out of my mind and it's making me tired. Ever notice that? How your mind can affect how you feel physically. It's times like these that I need to really get …
Pray for REAL Church
Please pray for the ministry of REAL Church in Hamtramck, Michigan pastored by my friend Chilly Chilton. This past Friday night, during Detroit's annual Labor Day weekend festivities, two young men were shot right in front of where the church was having their weekly …
Pray for REAL Church
Please pray for the ministry of REAL Church in Hamtramck, Michigan pastored by my friend Chilly Chilton. This past Friday night, during Detroit's annual Labor Day weekend festivities, two young men were shot right in front of where the church was having their weekly …
Finding My Voice
As I'm preparing to jump into the deep waters of hermeneutics, missiology, ecumenism, etc... in the world of seminary education, my pastor (who is working on his doctorate), has encouraged me to take this time to find my own voice! It was great advice! I love taking …