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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Encouragement for today
I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
-Galatians 1:11-12
Things happen that shake your faith. People tell you things that make you question your faith. Or worse--that you don't really believe, or that by your actions, you can't be His. Events occur that make you believe He isn't real.
Don't fall for it. Don't believe it.
If you are His, you didn't receive it from man, you received it from Him. Man can't talk you out of it. You know. You know you are His. Let Him remind you. Don't take my word for it. Ask Him.
-Galatians 1:11-12
Things happen that shake your faith. People tell you things that make you question your faith. Or worse--that you don't really believe, or that by your actions, you can't be His. Events occur that make you believe He isn't real.
Don't fall for it. Don't believe it.
If you are His, you didn't receive it from man, you received it from Him. Man can't talk you out of it. You know. You know you are His. Let Him remind you. Don't take my word for it. Ask Him.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Weekend pictures
We celebrated the kid's birthday on Saturday (Lucky 7) and since it was a beautiful day, we stayed outside most of the day at some friends house. Then we went to "Mexican" for dinner.
Tree Swing
4-wheeler Stunt Driver
Mexican Soup for the "birthday dinner"
Obligitory Goofy Birthday Hat
Tree Swing
4-wheeler Stunt Driver
Mexican Soup for the "birthday dinner"
Obligitory Goofy Birthday Hat
My Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3enjfQyuE
This song came on this morning and brought me back to 1978. I remember listening to it on vinyl and how awesome the entire album was--don't remember how many needles I wore out on it, but it was probably quite a few.
My mind then drifted to that 12 year old kid who I was...
And I wish how I could go back and talk to him and tell him all the mistakes he was going to make. Show him the places where trouble was and where to go. And where not to go. Places that brought pain that could have been avoided. Regrets that could have been made better.
But the reality is, that's not life. I am the person that I am because of those moments. They have created me, although they don't own me. And, in a strange way, I'm happy for them. They brought me to an understanding that it is Christ who saves me, not the "good choices" that I make. Only He can redeem me.
And to quote another New Yorker--
"Regrets, Ive had a few; But then again,too few to mention."
I've guess I've had a bunch...
This song came on this morning and brought me back to 1978. I remember listening to it on vinyl and how awesome the entire album was--don't remember how many needles I wore out on it, but it was probably quite a few.
My mind then drifted to that 12 year old kid who I was...
And I wish how I could go back and talk to him and tell him all the mistakes he was going to make. Show him the places where trouble was and where to go. And where not to go. Places that brought pain that could have been avoided. Regrets that could have been made better.
But the reality is, that's not life. I am the person that I am because of those moments. They have created me, although they don't own me. And, in a strange way, I'm happy for them. They brought me to an understanding that it is Christ who saves me, not the "good choices" that I make. Only He can redeem me.
And to quote another New Yorker--
"Regrets, Ive had a few; But then again,
I've guess I've had a bunch...
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Monday Prayer....
Mark, Chapter 4:
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side."
36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.
37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.
38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41 They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"
Praying that we don't lose sight in the storm and we focus on Him.
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side."
36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.
37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.
38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41 They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"
Praying that we don't lose sight in the storm and we focus on Him.
Sunday...
House full of kids while the wives all went to the movies. Fortunately, it was a beautiful day out (winter only lasts about 3 weeks in Birmingham). And our front yard makes a great sledding hill when the grass dies.
Backyard Football And Pizza!
Backyard Football And Pizza!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Lifehouse - Everything
Everything
Lifehouse
Find me here, speak to me
I want to feel you, I need to hear you
You are the light that's leading me to the place
Where I find peace again
You are the strength that keeps me walking
You are the hope that keeps me trusting
You are the life to my soul
You are my purpose
You're everything
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
You calm the storms and you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
You still my heart and you take my breath away
Would you take me in, take me deeper now
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Cause you're all I want, you're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
Everything, everything
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Lifehouse
Find me here, speak to me
I want to feel you, I need to hear you
You are the light that's leading me to the place
Where I find peace again
You are the strength that keeps me walking
You are the hope that keeps me trusting
You are the life to my soul
You are my purpose
You're everything
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
You calm the storms and you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
You still my heart and you take my breath away
Would you take me in, take me deeper now
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Cause you're all I want, you're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
Everything, everything
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better any better than this
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Winter is here...
Well, the weathermen were right (See Darrel Royal's quote about the blind hog) and we got snow. The kid loved it and with some help of the neighborhood boys, managed to turn less than 1" of snow into a huge snowball fight.
Oh...and to add to the excitement of snow day, The kid lost another tooth!
Oh...and to add to the excitement of snow day, The kid lost another tooth!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Weekend Pictures
We took the gang to Oak Mountain State Park on Sunday to run around the BMX track. Hilarity ensued...
Love the tongue!
Anticipation!!
Big Air
Yeah...yeah...I know. I'm too old...
Love the tongue!
Anticipation!!
Big Air
Yeah...yeah...I know. I'm too old...
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday Prayer...
God, there is so much going on right now. I hear stories from people...
So much pain, so much hurt, so much fear. God, it is so hard to see you in this, at these moments, but we know you are here. You along are "our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Where else would we go, Lord?
So we turn to You. We lay our problems at Your feet. Our pains, our cares, our hopes, our worries.
And we trust You.
Bring us peace in these trials. Our hope is in You.
So much pain, so much hurt, so much fear. God, it is so hard to see you in this, at these moments, but we know you are here. You along are "our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Where else would we go, Lord?
So we turn to You. We lay our problems at Your feet. Our pains, our cares, our hopes, our worries.
And we trust You.
Bring us peace in these trials. Our hope is in You.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Monday...
What a wonderful weekend. It's amazing what a few days can do to your perspective.
I'm way behind on my picture posting, so I'll try to download some today.
A nice change in the weather this weekend and it was in the 70's yesterday. I sat on the back porch last night, looking at the stars and feeling quite insignificant and I had this thought:
We are either very insignificant or we are of utmost value. If there is no God, we are only a cosmic blip. We are only here for a short (relative) period of time and we are relegated to a tiny place is space. Cosmically, we make ZERO impact. But if there is a God, we are selected. Chosen. Placed in a place where we can do the most impact. We are of utmost importance to Him that choses us. Our actions have implications that stretch throughout time and space. We are loved, without limit, not because of who we are or what we did (or do) but because of who He is and what He was done.
I'm going to rest in that love for a while. And the word for this week will be Trust.
I'm way behind on my picture posting, so I'll try to download some today.
A nice change in the weather this weekend and it was in the 70's yesterday. I sat on the back porch last night, looking at the stars and feeling quite insignificant and I had this thought:
We are either very insignificant or we are of utmost value. If there is no God, we are only a cosmic blip. We are only here for a short (relative) period of time and we are relegated to a tiny place is space. Cosmically, we make ZERO impact. But if there is a God, we are selected. Chosen. Placed in a place where we can do the most impact. We are of utmost importance to Him that choses us. Our actions have implications that stretch throughout time and space. We are loved, without limit, not because of who we are or what we did (or do) but because of who He is and what He was done.
I'm going to rest in that love for a while. And the word for this week will be Trust.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Friday Prayer
May this day be a day of peace.
May we rest in the hope of a God who doesn't just love you, but in a God who actively pursues you with His love. May we all slow down enough to listen and feel His love. May we bask in it and turn it back to Him in praise!
Amen
I know He loves me because (put your name here) loves me.
Thank you!
May we rest in the hope of a God who doesn't just love you, but in a God who actively pursues you with His love. May we all slow down enough to listen and feel His love. May we bask in it and turn it back to Him in praise!
Amen
I know He loves me because (put your name here) loves me.
Thank you!
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