Your Greatest Strength is Your Greatest Weakness
I have had the great privilege of several godly mentors in my life. They have been and continue to be men of courage and integrity. Before moving to Macon I had the great privilege of working with Pastor Ben Orchard – I miss our times together greatly. He taught me many things in our two [...]
Transitions
Transition. It seems to be the theme that threads it’s way throughout my life. For those of you who know me, you know it to be true. I am going through yet another transition – that from vocational ministry to full time ‘secular’ work. There have been periods where I was serving vocationally in a [...]
no envy, no fear
no envy, no fear, originally uploaded by The Girl Behind The Camera. Listen to the Song some are reaching few are there wandering from a heros chair some are scared to fly so high well this is how we have to try have no envy and no fear have no envy no fear brother brother [...]
A Time For Everything
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; time to break down, and a time to [...]
Hiatus is Over
Ok, my self-induced hiatus is over. I’m coming back to blogging again. I have a lot of posts that I need to transfer from written page, bookmarks, and Evernote notes. Those will be added over the next day or so. I am going to record them on the dates that I wrote, bookmarked, or noted [...]
The Perfection of Beauty, the Joy of all the Earth
I know of no more terrifying, somber, and sad passage as Lamentations 2. Really, the entire book is devastating. It came up in my readings today and I was struck on many levels. Without much commentary, I’ll just let you absorb it. Lamentations 2 (I’d recommend clicking the above link, then ‘Options’, selecting ‘Flash (Max [...]
Just Under the Surface
I am not black. I am white. I am not a woman. I am a man. I cannot see out of black eyes. I see out of white eyes. It is not dead. It hides beneath the surface. It is not quiet. It shouts with silent words. It cannot be defeated. It must be defeated. [...]
Meeting Jesus
One of the people that I have really appreciated lately is my assistant. Amanda Miles is working as an intern for New City as she finishes up her degree at Georgia College. She is one of those people that I can give a list of things to do while I’m gone and know that they [...]
Disciplining Myself
“Let me . . . ; remind you that it is only by working with an energy which is almost superhuman and which looks to uninterested spectators like insanity that we can accomplish anything worth the achievement. Work is the keystone of a perfect life. Work and trust in God.” — Woodrow Wilson I am, [...]
Burning Vapor Said a Different Way
I have been working on some posts to update everyone on the most recent events of our lives, and I’m almost ready to begin posting again. One of the things that has been burning inside me is the thought of challenging and encouraging others to live their lives as a burning vapor. This video is [...]
At Both Ends
On my drive home tonight from an after game celebration of ice cream I pondered all that I needed to have done today and simply did not have time to get to. I then remembered my Mom’s comment everytime we talk, “You still burning the candle at both ends?” So breaking the late night silence [...]
An Old Friend Died
News Article Obituary I have really enjoyed reconnecting with old friends from High School, family members and now keeping up with our friends in Spokane. I’ve been able to do all of that through Facebook. I found out through Facebook from an old friend from high school that one of our classmates died the other [...]
Moving Out, Moving In
We have been moving a family out and moving our stuff in for the past few days. I’m tired. I feel a cold coming on. God give me strength.
A Faithful Friend
There are a handful of men who have permission to speak into my life. They are faithful, godly friends who I deeply value. Walt Takisaki is one of those men. He was in ATL for a business trip and called me up. Walt is one of those guys that I just enjoy being around. We [...]
Doubt Never Profits
When the Christian trusts, he is happy; when he doubts, he is miserable. When the believer looks to his Master and relies upon him, he can sing; when he doubts his Master, he can only groan. What miserable wretches the most faithful Christians are when they once begin doubting and fearing! It is a trade [...]
Refreshed
Between yesterday and today, I received three great words of encouragement: 1. In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you [...]
Breaking Clouds
I have been struggling with depression…there, I said it. I often like to pretend that I am an overweight Superman, but God has been humbling me. Pride is focused on self and when pride get’s knocked down you don’t always repent and follow Jesus. Sometimes you keep focusing on yourself in your knocked down state [...]
Birthday Revelation
I have many faults and pleasing man instead of the Lord is one of them. It bothers me. I hate it. It’s linked closely to one of my love languages -words of encouragement. Occasionally I like to think I have finally stamped it out in my life, but the Lord has a special way of [...]
13 Years!!
Tomorrow, Jennifer and I will celebrate 13 years of marriage. We are so busy with life and love that we will not be going away or doing anything out of the ordinary. It seems that our lives have gotten very busy lately. She is preparing to lead a women’s retreat for adoptive moms and I [...]
How Do You Do It?
Many people do not know what to say when they hear or see our family dynamics. They often see our family, but do not quite know what to make of it. Oftentimes we hear comments like: 1) You are amazing.2) What you are doing is incredible.3) I just don’t see how you do it.4) God [...]
A Designer
I love the fact that the narrator says that it is almost like there was one designer behind the creation of this ant city. Hmm…I wonder who could have placed such a sense of order in the function of an ant. O Lord, how manifold are your works!In wisdom have you made them all;the earth [...]
God’s Love, Mercy, and Grace
Something I forgot to post yesterday was the actual story of Abby’s life and death. Jennifer wrote this article for a book that was published to help people deal with the loss of a child. It is still online and you can read it here or read it below. God’s Love, Mercy, and Grace By [...]
