Pastor's Blog

Digging ditches...

2011-02-10T19:52:00.000-05:00

Elisha prophesied to the kings in 2 Kings that they should dig ditches in the valley because God was sending water to meet their need and ultimately give them victory over their enemy. I'm digging ditches in my life, because I believe water is coming. Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and my reference is that Holy Ghost showers are coming my way and I'm digging ditches to hold a lot of that "water". Shout if you can....

Finished the N.T...

2011-02-07T18:23:00.000-05:00

I finished the N.T. last week, I didn't post as I wanted to because it was a major challenge to get through my reading. The book of Revelation was the hardest, not because of the content but because it was the last book to read. Congratulations to all of us who finished. Those that are still reading, you can do it!

About day 6 NT in 30...

2011-01-14T10:46:00.000-05:00

I have to admit, it was a struggle to get through the chapters yesterday and that was completely my fault. I did not take time to read throughout the day. Nevertheless, I got through it. I was impressed again at how bold Peter and the apostles were. They spoke to the religious people in their language and then end their discourses with the fact that Jesus is the Son of God, and they crucified Him and He resurrected from the dead...¡TOMA!
I am thoroughly enjoying this venture....

Day 5 NT in 30

2011-01-12T21:54:00.001-05:00

The gospel of Matthew was a reminder to me that Jesus was and is amazing. I love the way He handled the religious fools of His day. The last few chapters made my knees shake...lol I want to be ready and go when He comes back. The first few chapters of the Acts of the apostles gave me chills as I read of being filled with power and Peter's sermon and how he spoke to the Sandedrin. Wow! Keep reading people, we are on our way...

JESUS IS THE MAN!

2011-01-11T21:46:00.000-05:00

I'm on day four of reading the New Testament in 30 days - and what a journey so far. My kids are full of questions, my wife is falling asleep (she gets her reading done though). My thought today is that, man, Jesus was quick with His tongue (in a wise way) and he took advantage of teaching moments but I think I would have been like, "Jesus, what is up with all these parables?" More reading tomorrow....

New Testament in 30 Days

2011-01-09T21:40:00.000-05:00

Last weeks prayer week was enriching. Tomorrow I start a 30 day journey through the New Testament with my church. We'll be reading through all 27 books together. This will be awesome. I will post daily about my experience...

PRAYER WEEK

2011-01-04T12:20:00.000-05:00

Specifically praying along with my church congregation for a "Comeback" of God's move in our church...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-12-31T10:27:00.000-05:00

The last day of the year. My family and I will receive the new year with our church family. It's always a good time. You know, the Bible teaches in Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 that, "When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it." So many of us will make New Year's resolutions or vows. Remember your confessions mean something, so steer clear from confessing resolutions that you suspect will be broken a few weeks into January. I've chosen to make some vows to God that I will be intentional about keeping:

In 2011 everyday,
-I will sing praises to God
-I will have conversation time with God
-I will search in God's Word
-I will delight in the law of God
-I will deny myself and follow Christ
-I will make sure my life testifies for Christ
-I will follow the Holy Spirit's lead

Would you join me? I know that if you put God first in 2011, everything else will come into place for you. You can do this...we can do this.

STARTING AGAIN

2010-12-30T23:36:00.000-05:00

Starting to blog again...